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Cook dismisses One Nation's ambition to form government in WA as 'hubris'
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Western Australian Premier Roger Cook called the statements by One Nation MP Luke Herdegen that the party aims to form government in 2029 "arrogance" and "hubris". He rejected the claim, noting One Nation currently holds only a single seat in the state parliament. The exchange underscores political tension between the governing Labor party and the newly elected One Nation representative. No coalition or power‑sharing plans were announced.
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The remarks highlight the limited parliamentary weight of One Nation in WA and the governing party’s response to opposition ambitions.
WA Premier Roger Cook has dismissed as "arrogance" and "hubris" claims by newly elected One Nation MP Luke Herdegen that his party is seeking to form government at the 2029 state election.
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