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One Nation's Rise Threatens Liberal Party in Farrer By-election
One Nation's strong showing in the South Australian election has raised concerns for the Liberal Party in the upcoming Farrer by-election. The primary vote of One Nation cut the conservative vote in half during the state election.
Angus Taylor faces a challenge from One Nation in the Farrer by-election on May 9. The recent South Australian election results have caused trepidation for the Liberals. In that election, One Nation garnered a higher primary vote than the Liberals. A similar outcome is possible in the federal New South Wales seat. Frontrunners for the Farrer seat appear to be One Nation candidate David Farley, a former National Party member, and independent Michelle Milthorpe. Liberal candidate Raissa Butkowski may be running third in the seat formerly held by Sussan Ley.
Key Facts
- The Farrer by-election will take place on May 9.
- One Nation's strong showing in South Australia worries the Liberal Party.
- David Farley and Michelle Milthorpe are the perceived frontrunners.
- Raissa Butkowski is the Liberal candidate.
- The Liberals have held the seat for a quarter of a century.
- The Liberals are attempting to brand Milthorpe as a "teal.".
- Milthorpe is receiving financial backing from Climate 200.
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Research Sources
- The Conversation — View from The Hill: One Nation's performance in SA will send shivers down Angus Taylor's spine for Farrer campaign