Australia’s populist One Nation scores first-ever lower house victory

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: Australia
Politics
Australia’s populist One Nation scores first-ever lower house victory

The far-right One Nation party has captured a seat in Australia's House of Representatives for the first time, with David Farley leading in the by-election for the Farrer division. Farley secured 59.1% of the vote compared to 40.8% for independent opponent Michelle Milthorpe. He pledged to implement an immigration policy based on the needs of the labor market, particularly in agriculture, and to work on reducing the cost of living.

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