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29 August 2026

Australia’s far-right One Nation wins first lower house seat in Western Australia

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Australia’s far-right One Nation wins first lower house seat in Western Australia

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has secured its first lower house seat in Western Australia after defeating the ruling Labor Party in a closely watched by-election.

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