Want to Know What’s Really Going on in Australian Politics? A Four-Way Tussle in Farrer May Tell Us

Want to know what’s really going on in Australian politics? A four-way tussle in Farrer may tell us

Sussan Ley has announced that, after a fortnight’s farewell tour, she will step down as the member for Farrer. This sets the stage for what will be one of the most interesting and unpredictable byelections in Australian history. Potentially at least four candidates could have a realistic chance of winning. The byelection will be an early test of new Opposition Leader Angus Taylor’s popularity, and whether One Nation can translate strong performa…

Independent hopes for Farrer by-election upset - ABC listen

Former Liberal leader Sussan Ley says she intends to resign in the coming weeks, sparking a by-election in her southern NSW electorate of Farrer. With the seat about to become vacant, both Coalition partners will be able to contest it. Also in the contest is an independent candidate who polled almost 20 per cent of first preferences at last year's election. GUEST: Michelle Milthorpe, Independent candidate for Farrer PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

Ley's by-election to test Coalition

The looming by-election in Farrer is shaping as a four-cornered contest that could reveal how vulnerable the Coalition has become. The by-election for Sussan Ley’s regional electorate of Farrer is likely to come down to a four-cornered contest between One Nation, the Liberals, the National Party and an independent. Of those, the Nationals have the […]

NSW Nationals to contest Farrer by-election - NSW Nationals

The Nationals will contest the upcoming Farrer by-election and have opened nominations for preselection. The Nationals have a proud and enduring history in Farrer. Former Deputy Prime Minister the late Hon Tim Fischer AC, represented the electorate from 1984 to 2001. His legacy reflects The Nationals’ deep and ongoing commitment to the people of regional… The post NSW Nationals to contest Farrer by-election appeared first on NSW Nationals.

She’s back: independent quick to stake claim in Farrer

A PROMINENT independent political candidate has put her hand back as a hopeful for the Federal seat of Farrer, following the current MP and former Coalition leader Sussan Ley's dramatic exit from politics last week. Ms Ley announced her decision to quit parliament on Friday, after a Liberal leadership spill favoured Angus Taylor 34 votes […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content.

The fight for Farrer unfolds I Australian Rural & Regional News

Can the Soufflé rise? Farrer by-election ignites as PM slams Liberal “chaos”  The Farrer by-election, triggered by the resignation of former Liberal leader Sussan Ley in February 2026, is shaping up to be a highly contested race. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has weighed in, commenting on what he described as the “chaos” within the Liberal Party.. image courtesy Back Country Bulletin Speaking at the NSW Labor Country Conference in Orange on Sa…