# Albanese has everything to lose in a fight with Hanson, but may be drawn in

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-01 08:11 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/01/pauline-hanson-albanese-political-fight-analysis-ntwnfb

> Pauline Hanson and One Nation are escalating attacks on Anthony Albanese as the party rises in opinion polls. The prime minister wants to counter it through Labor priorities such as education and health rather than personal insults, but engaging in the dispute could damage both Labor and his already weak personal standing.