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Liberal MP Andrew Hastie has criticized the One Nation party for launching a campaign in his electorate, accusing them of being fixated on him. Hastie claims he is focused on his community duties despite the political pressure and security concerns related to his role as a potential witness.
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The conflict highlights internal political tensions and the impact of personal security concerns on Australian federal representatives.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie has accused One Nation of being “fixated” on him after the right-wing party launched a campaign in his WA electorate over the weekend.
One Nation One Nation takes the fight to Andrew Hastie Hastie said he looked forward to contesting his seat after One Nation launched a Canning branch on Saturday afternoon, with the state’s party leader vowing to run a strong candidate against him.
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