The live political coverage reports that One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has ruled out Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming from joining her party.Hanson stated that Deeming would not be welcome in One Nation following an ongoing dispute linked to allegations and political tensions within the Victorian Liberal Party.

Deeming, who is expected to face disendorsement from her own party, has been at the centre of controversy after refusing to apologise to a colleague she had accused of assault, despite police reportedly clearing the colleague of wrongdoing.Hanson’s comments effectively shut the door on any speculation that Deeming might switch parties.The broader political blog also covered several other federal developments throughout the day.

Defence Minister Pat Conroy addressed the National Press Club, promoting Labor’s expansion of domestic military production as an example of what he called “progressive patriotism”, while defending the party’s base support for the AUKUS defence agreement.

In another political story, it was revealed that a mortgage broker who previously spent thousands on protest billboards against Labor’s tax policies secured a $17,500 auction prize at Parliament’s Midwinter Ball, which includes a private tennis match with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Communications Minister Anika Wells criticised the Coalition after it backed a Senate inquiry into proposed social media ban laws, arguing the opposition was attempting to delay reforms that would increase penalties for non-compliant platforms.

Meanwhile, Catholic Schools NSW chief executive Dallas McInerney temporarily stepped aside amid an ICAC investigation into alleged improper political donations.

The live coverage also referenced international conflict data, noting estimates that Russia has suffered significant casualties in its ongoing war in Ukraine.The updates reflect a day of active political debate across domestic policy, governance controversies, and international security developments.