At Perth’s CPAC conference, Liberal party faithful speak of ‘the lost Australians’ – with no sign of One Nation

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Narelle TowieMarch 7, 2026 at 08:54 AM

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The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held its "Reset the West" event in Perth, Western Australia, focusing on conservative issues like immigration and housing. Prominent figures such as Andrew Hastie, Basil Zempilas, and Warren Mundine attended the conference. The event aimed to unite conservatives, but it primarily showcased Liberal party members. The conference appeared to be an effort by the Liberal party to re-establish itself as the central force on the center-right. Notably, One Nation was absent from the stage, despite the event's conservative focus. The conference took place on Friday evening.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Warren Mundine 60% Basil Zempilas 60% Andrew Hastie 70% Western Australia 70% One Nation 70% Perth 80% Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 80% Liberal Party ×290%

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liberal party 90% cpac 80% conservative convention 80% centre-right 70% rightwing 70% western australia 60% politics 60% housing 50% immigration 50%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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