Early results show One Nation on track to win Farrer byelection
Summary
One Nation is leading early results in the Farrer byelection, which could give the party its first seat in the lower house of the Australian parliament. The Liberal and independent candidates are trailing, while Labor did not run in the race.Key Facts
- One Nation’s candidate David Farley is ahead in early voting in the Farrer byelection.
- Winning Farrer would be One Nation’s first lower house seat from an election or byelection.
- The Liberal Party vote dropped compared to last year’s federal election.
- Independent Michelle Milthorpe is the main challenger but is behind in early counts.
- Labor chose not to contest the byelection.
- Nationals frontbencher Bridget McKenzie indicated willingness to work with One Nation in the future.
- Independent MP Helen Haines blamed preference deals by the Coalition for One Nation’s strong performance.
- David Farley was previously a member of the Nationals and had considered Labor before running for One Nation.
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