Basil Zempilas is betting big on a strategic alliance with One Nation, framing them not as a threat but as a political lifeline to beat Labor—echoing a decades-old Liberal dilemma. From John Howard’s firm opposition to Colin Barnett’s controversial 2017 preference deals, the party’s approach has swung wildly, often at political cost. That 2017 deal, while not altering election outcomes, damaged the Liberals’ credibility and contributed to their seat losses. Now, with One Nation’s support surging and leader Rod Caddies confident of electoral gains, Zempilas walks a razor’s edge—trying to distance himself from extremism while embracing the potential upside. It’s a high-stakes gamble, especially as the Liberals lack Labor’s political cushion, forcing Zempilas to choose between principle and pragmatism in a pivotal moment for Western Australia’s politics.
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