Liberals and Nationals to preference One Nation in blow to Michelle Milthorpe in Farrer byelection
Summary
The Liberal and National parties in Australia have decided to give preference votes to One Nation ahead of independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe in the Farrer byelection. This decision could affect the final results of the election, which is seen as a key contest for the One Nation party.Key Facts
- The Liberals and Nationals will preference One Nation candidate David Farley before independent Michelle Milthorpe in the Farrer byelection.
- Milthorpe and Farley are considered the leading candidates in this election.
- Despite criticizing One Nation in ads, the Coalition parties are directing voters to rank Farley higher than Milthorpe.
- The Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, said they prefer One Nation because Milthorpe is backed by groups supporting environmental policies like net zero emissions.
- Michelle Milthorpe's campaign receives support from Climate 200 but she distances herself from the teal independent movement.
- The byelection follows the retirement of MP Sussan Ley and is an important test for One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.
- One Nation faced criticism over rehiring a campaign manager with a criminal record but later removed him after media scrutiny.
- Recent polls show One Nation’s support has slightly decreased, but the Nationals remain cautious about the party’s future.
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