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Australia's Chalmers takes aim at One Nation’s weak spot: Governing

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To counter One Nation, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is adopting more muscular messaging, in the style of UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. CANBERRA -— Sensing danger in the electorate’s sustained flirtation ...

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