Anthony Albanese said he questioned whether One Nation’s “Fire the Liar” fundraising figure was real, asking, “What evidence is there?” and calling it “an example of slogans being put forward, not substance.”

What he was reacting to

One Nation said its counter-campaign had raised more than $2 million in donations in about a day, and Albanese’s remarks were aimed at the legitimacy of that claim.

How One Nation responded

In response to the Prime Minister’s doubt, One Nation said it would commission an independent forensic audit to prove the fundraiser was authentic.

Context

The fundraiser was part of One Nation’s “Fire the Liar” campaign against Labor, and the row quickly became a political talking point across Australian media.

TL;DR: Albanese did not endorse the campaign’s fundraising claims; he publicly cast doubt on them and asked for proof.