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Labor responds to One Nation's political momentum
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejected concerns about Labor’s prospects, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Labor must address economic frustrations drawing voters to One Nation rather than wait for its support to fade.
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Anthony Albanese said he was not spooked by pressure over poor polling, One Nation and speculation about the next election.
“The prime minister later said he was not "spooked" by the 24-hour news cycle driving pressure on Labor”
AllegedJim Chalmers said One Nation's political momentum was unlikely to disappear quickly.
“Mr Chalmers said One Nation's political momentum was unlikely to disappear quickly”
Jim Chalmers urged progressives not to mock or talk down to voters attracted to One Nation's message.
“It's not to mock them or 'cancel' them or talk down to them.”