Australia politics: Paterson calls One Nation an 'opponent' as poll support rises; Wong sanctions Israelis over West Bank violence
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Krishani Dhanji, Luca Ittimani, Nino Bucci
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Australian politics update covering two main stories: (1) Shadow Defence Minister James Paterson describes One Nation as a political opponent rather than an enemy, responding to Tony Abbott's suggestion that the Liberals shouldn't fight right-wing parties, as One Nation gains prominence in polls due to economic pressures. (2) Foreign Minister Penny Wong imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers involved in West Bank violence.
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· 2 pulledOne Nation are not our enemy but they are a political opponent, they are trying to take votes and seats off the Liberal party.
Their increased prominence in the polls brings increased legitimate scrutiny
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