Rising right wing risks hurting Australia's standing in Asia: foreign minister

PoliticsLeader of One Nation party has made harsh comments regarding regional leadersAustralian Foreign Minister Penny Wong speaks during the 2026 Allan Gyngell Lecture at Lowy Institute in Sydney on Aug. 14. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi)SHAUN TURTONAugust 14, 2026 16:30 JSTCANBERRA -- If realized, the vision of resurgent right-wing party One Nation would leave Australia "lonely in a dangerous world," the country's top diplomat said Friday, positing that the populist movement could threaten Canberra's foreign relations and international standing.