Liberal-National MP Phil Thompson signals he is open to a preference deal with One Nation in Queensland, according to reports from PerthNow and The West Australian. Both outlets say Thompson’s comments keep the possibility of One Nation receiving preferences in the state’s electoral contest. The articles frame the development as another win for One Nation, based on the notion that a major party MP is not ruling out preferences directed to One Nation. The reports do not indicate that a formal agreement has been reached, and they focus instead on Thompson’s willingness to consider such a deal. The coverage presents the situation as ongoing political negotiations around preferences in Queensland rather than a finalised arrangement. Overall, the two sources agree on the core point: Thompson leaves open the prospect of preference arrangements involving One Nation, which would potentially influence voter preferences and the flow of preferences during the election.