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One Nation claims historic win in Farrer in poll seen as litmus test for Coalition

FARRER BYELECTION

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson (left), and One Nation Member for Farrer David Farley speak to supporters after winning the Farrer by-election at the party reception in Albury, NSW, Saturday, May 9, 2026. A historic by-election result in southern NSW turns a new chapter Australian politics, after One Nation swooped to victory to win its first lower house seat in the Ferrer by-election. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / BIANCA DE MARCHI/AAPIMAGE

Voters in the southern New South Wales seat of Farrer have headed to the polls to choose a new MP after their former representative Sussan Ley resigned from parliament. Analysts say the vote could have lasting consequences for the coalition.


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