Australian by-election a litmus test for right-wing One Nation Party
Summary
A by-election is taking place in the large Australian district of Farrer to fill a seat left vacant by Sussan Ley's resignation. The election is seen as a key test for the right-wing One Nation party, which could win a federal lower house seat for the first time. The main competitors are One Nation’s David Farley and independent Michelle Milthorpe.Key Facts
- The by-election is happening in Farrer, a large regional area in New South Wales, Australia.
- Sussan Ley resigned after being removed as leader of the Liberal Party.
- The One Nation party could win its first seat in the federal lower house.
- David Farley, a former beef company CEO, is One Nation’s candidate.
- Michelle Milthorpe, an independent and local teacher, is competing strongly and finished second in the last election.
- Australia uses a preferential voting system where voters rank candidates by preference.
- The vote will not change the current government’s majority but is important for political trends.
- Labor is not running a candidate in this by-election.
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