Nationals MP Colin Boyce says he’s considering move to One Nation after ‘wake-up call’ in Farrer byelection
Summary
Nationals MP Colin Boyce is thinking about joining the One Nation party after a recent election showed the Coalition’s support drop dramatically. He called the result a “wake-up call” for conservative politics and is reconsidering his future in the Nationals.Key Facts
- In the Farrer byelection, One Nation won around 40% of the primary vote while the Coalition’s vote dropped to about 20%.
- Boyce represents Flynn, a central Queensland seat, where One Nation’s vote is also strong.
- Boyce has a history of right-wing views, including promoting climate science denial.
- Though currently a Nationals member, Boyce said he is seriously thinking about his political future.
- One Nation has recently made major electoral gains, winning a seat in the House of Representatives.
- Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce, now part of One Nation, said he would not try to persuade Boyce to switch parties.
- The Farrer seat has been held by the Coalition for 76 years until this byelection showed huge support shifts.
- Boyce had previously ruled out leaving the Nationals despite acknowledging One Nation’s rising popularity.
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