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Pauline Hanson proposes cuts to worker entitlements to aid small businesses

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson proposed cuts to worker entitlements on June 17, 2026, to support struggling small businesses. Hanson's comments about 'lazy' workers prompted criticism from Labor, while treasury spokesman Barnaby Joyce emphasized a need for pragmatic policies to ensure business sustainability amid rising operational costs. The party's stance may provoke backlash from labor groups and activists.

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