Pauline
Hanson’s One Nation party achieved a historic victory on Saturday, May 9,
2026, winning its first-ever federal Lower House seat in the Farrer
by-election.
The
Farrer By-election Result
One Nation
candidate David Farley, a former agribusiness executive, won the
regional NSW seat of Farrer with a decisive 59.3% of the
two-candidate-preferred vote.
- Historic Significance: This marks the first time in
the party's 30-year history that it has won a seat in the House of
Representatives.
- Coalition Defeat: The seat was previously a
stronghold for the Liberal-National Coalition for 77 years. It was vacated
by former Liberal leader Sussan Ley in February 2026.
- Major Upset: The Liberal Party's primary
vote crashed to just 12%, a massive drop from the 43% they held only a
year prior. Labor chose not to run a candidate in the race.
Key
Details of the Win
- Winner: David Farley (One Nation).
- Runner-up: Independent Michelle
Milthorpe.
- Primary Vote: One Nation secured
approximately 40–42% of the primary vote, a significant surge from its
6.6% result in the May 2025 federal election.
- Policy Focus: Farley’s campaign focused on
reducing migration, supporting the agricultural sector, and addressing the
cost of living.
Political
Impact
Pauline
Hanson, a senator, described the win as "resounding" and a "win
for the nation," declaring that the party is now "here for the long
haul". The result has put immediate pressure on the leadership of Liberal
leader Angus Taylor, following what has been described as a
"bloodbath" for the Coalition
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