Australia news live: Canadian PM to visit next month; One Nation just behind Labor in new federal poll

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Martin FarrerFebruary 23, 2026 at 08:38 PM

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit Australia from March 3-6 to discuss closer economic and security cooperation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the visit, stating that talks will focus on investment, economic security, critical minerals, and defense. Trudeau will visit Sydney and Canberra during his trip. Separately, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas attributed the growing support for the One Nation party to economic inequality, particularly concerns about housing shortages and economic opportunities. He made the comments in response to polling data indicating One Nation is gaining traction in South Australia.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Pauline Hanson 30% Peter Malinaukas 40% One Nation party ×250% Anthony Albanese 60% Canada ×270% Mark Carney ×280% Australia ×380%

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australia-canada relations 90% economic cooperation 80% security cooperation 70% mark carney 70% economic inequality 60% one nation 60% critical minerals 50% federal poll 50% housing shortage 40%