Labor's outgoing president, Wayne Swan, has warned of the growing threat posed by One Nation and its leader Pauline Hanson during the party's national conference in Adelaide.

The final day of the conference will focus on foreign policy and defence, with delegates debating Australia's stance on the Middle East conflict and AUKUS.Swan highlighted the need for vigilance against authoritarianism, referencing past challenges like Joh Bjelke-Petersen's influence in Queensland.He emphasized that One Nation remains a significant threat despite recent polls suggesting shifting public opinion.

Meanwhile, internal debates continue over Labor's position on Palestine and Israel, with backbenchers pushing for stronger criticism of Israeli policies.The Australian Palestine Advocacy Network expressed hope that motions supporting international law will gain traction.The conference underscores Labour's struggle to balance domestic challenges with global issues amid rising political tensions.