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Australia's One Nation Party Wins First Lower House Seat in By-election

Australia's populist One Nation party secured its first-ever seat in the lower house of parliament following a special election victory. This marks a significant milestone for the far-right party in Australian politics.

9 May, 09:13 — 9 May, 13:13
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NYTMostly Factual5h ago

One Nation Wins Australia Special Election, Claiming Seat in Lower House

One Nation, an anti-immigration party with Trumpian policies that has risen in popularity, won a seat in Parliament’s lower house for the first time.

By Victoria Kim

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The GuardianMostly Factual7h ago

Early results show One Nation on track to win Farrer byelection

Initial counting shows David Farley with a clear lead ahead of independent Michelle Milthorpe as Coalition support tanks Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast One Nation appeared on track for its first ever lower house victory on Saturday night, with early results showing Pauline Hanson’s insurgent party taking the lead in the Farrer byelection. Irrigator David Farley looked well placed to beat independent Michelle Milthorpe in the closely watched race, confirming One ...

By Tom McIlroy and Sarah Basford Canales

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

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

The far-right party's winning candidate, David Farley, has advocated for stricter migration and farming reforms.

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DWHigh3h ago

Australian far-right party wins first lower house seat

The far-right populist One Nation party has won its first seat in Australia's House of Representatives.

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vanguard-ngMixed5h ago

2027: I’m still in race for Ijebu East Assembly seat – Kasali

A leading aspirant for Ijebu East State Constituency in the Ogun State House of Assembly on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prince Temitope A. Kasali, has debunked insinuations that he has withdrawn from the contest and has accepted a political appointment instead. The post 2027: I’m still in race for Ijebu East Assembly seat – Kasali appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

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