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Labor thinks it can win elections defending super. For Hanson, it’s just another way to deprive Taylor of political oxygen

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Labor thinks it can win elections defending super. For Hanson, it’s just another way to deprive Taylor of political oxygen

Despite leading in the polls, Hanson is allowed to offer thought bubbles instead of actual policy Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast All sides of politics are feeling the heat from Pauline Hanson.

On Tuesday, the One Nation leader pulled the rug out from under the Coalition by announcing a policy to slash tobacco excise by 75%, to deal with surging illegal sales.

The policy was remarkably similar to one Liberals and Nationals have been discussing for months.

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