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Pauline Hansen, leader of One Nation, voiced her alarm about the government’s perceived leniency toward China. She drew attention to Albanese’s past associations, claiming that he was once closely aligned with the Chinese Communist Party during his younger days, and suggested that his current diplomatic engagement reflects a continued bias. Hansen emphasized that Australia must prioritize its sovereignty and defense, criticizing the low defense budget of approximately $57 billion—about 2% of GDP—and advocating for an increase to at least 3-5% to bolster national security.