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politics36 days ago
Rural Queensland Voters Consider One Nation Over Nationals in Maranoa
Residents in the federal electorate of Maranoa report dissatisfaction with the Nationals and express openness to One Nation. The shift follows One Nation's strong showing in the recent Farrer byelection.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics49 days ago
One Nation Wins Federal Lower House Seat in Farrer By-Election
One Nation candidate secured 42.3 per cent of the primary vote in the Farrer by-election on Saturday, winning the seat as Liberal and Nationals candidates received around 10 per cent each. The result marks the party's first lower house seat in federal parliament. The win follows…
rnz.co.nzpolitics51 days ago
Farrer By-Election Called for May 2026 After Sussan Ley's Departure
Voters go to the polls Thursday in the New South Wales federal seat of Farrer to replace Sussan Ley, who held it for 25 years. Nationals leader Matt Canavan conceded the contest will be difficult against One Nation and independent candidates. Separately, the federal government co…