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WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas says One Nation deserves 'respect'

ABC Australia · Jun 8, 2026, 1:44 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Basil Zempilas made his remarks during a speech to the business community in Perth.
  • WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas says One Nation deserves "respect" and ignoring the party would be like "ignoring the will of the people".
  • Mr Zempilas says he has an "open mind" about finding a way to work with the party.

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Basil Zempilas made his remarks during a speech to the business community in Perth. (ABC News: Keane Bourke )

WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas says One Nation deserves "respect" and ignoring the party would be like "ignoring the will of the people".

Mr Zempilas says he has an "open mind" about finding a way to work with the party.

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