Hanson seems more and more like the de facto opposition leader. At CPAC, Angus Taylor warmed the seat for her

At the Australian Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Liberal frontbencher Angus Taylor became the first Liberal leader to attend the annual conservative event. Despite his participation, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson emerged as the favorite among attendees, leading to observations that she is increasingly functioning as the de facto opposition leader.

During the conference, Hanson addressed the possibility of cooperation between One Nation and the Liberal Party, stating that such an arrangement is up to Angus Taylor. Her prominent presence and the reception she received at the gathering underscored her rising influence within conservative circles relative to the official Liberal opposition representation.