One Nation claims victory in Secret Harbour byelection in Western Australia
Summary
One Nation is leading in the Secret Harbour state byelection in Western Australia, with candidate Luke Herdegen ahead of Labor’s Georgia Tree by a 57-42 margin after most votes were counted. The seat became vacant after Labor’s Paul Papalia retired, and this result challenges Labor’s position in the area, which is considered a stronghold.Key Facts
- One Nation’s Luke Herdegen leads with 57% of the vote after 74.5% counted.
- Labor’s Georgia Tree trails with 42% of the vote.
- The byelection was triggered by the mid-term retirement of Labor’s Paul Papalia.
- One Nation’s win would be the first time they have taken this Labor seat.
- Voters expressed concerns about cost of living, housing, and lack of community services.
- Some voters trust One Nation to manage local issues better than Labor or Liberal.
- WA Premier Roger Cook said holding the seat would be difficult but did not give up.
- The outcome could influence politics beyond WA, including Victoria’s upcoming state election.
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