Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and frontbencher James Paterson have firmly rejected the idea of the Liberal Party sharing seats with One Nation, following a surge in support for the right-wing party. Taylor stated that the Liberal Party has 'clear policy differences' with One Nation and will not enter into any electoral agreements.
Speaking on June 11, 2026, Taylor emphasized that the Liberal Party's values are distinct from One Nation's, and that the party will contest all seats independently. Paterson echoed this sentiment, saying that the Liberal Party must 'stand on its own two feet' and not rely on deals with other parties.
The rejection comes as One Nation has seen increased polling numbers in recent months, leading to speculation about potential alliances. However, both Taylor and Paterson were unequivocal in their opposition to any form of seat-sharing arrangement.
