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WA by-election puts One Nation's growing appeal to the test
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WA by-election puts One Nation's growing appeal to the test

In Western Australia's Secret Harbour by-election, Liberal candidate Basil Zempilas faces scrutiny over his potential alignment with the One Nation party. During a parliamentary session, Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti accused Zempilas of seeking a win for One Nation, a claim he denies. The Liberal Party appears to be cautiously engaging with One Nation, including allowing their candidate, Luke Herdegen, to participate in early voting events without criticism. This approach reflects both strategic necessity, given the need for One Nation preferences to win, and concern over the growing influence of the minor party, which previously took seats from the Liberals in South Australia. The by-election marks the first major test of One Nation's expanding appeal beyond eastern Australia.

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WA by-election puts One Nation's growing appeal to the test

In Western Australia's Secret Harbour by-election, Liberal candidate Basil Zempilas faces scrutiny over his potential alignment with the One Nation party. During a parliamentary session, Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti accused Zempilas of seeking a win for One Nation, a claim he denies. The Liberal Party appears to be cautiously engaging with One Nation, including allowing their candidate, Luke Herdegen, to participate in early voting events without criticism. This approach reflects both strategic necessity, given the need for One Nation preferences to win, and concern over the growing influence of the minor party, which previously took seats from the Liberals in South Australia. The by-election marks the first major test of One Nation's expanding appeal beyond eastern Australia.

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