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Labor on edge as Pauline eyes key seat
One Nation’s primary vote has climbed to 26 per cent as Labor tries to hold the southern Perth seat after Paul Papalia’s resignation.
- On Saturday, August 29, 2026, voters in the beachside seat of Secret Harbour cast ballots in a state by-election triggered by the retirement of senior minister Paul Papalia, testing Labor's long-held dominance in the electorate.
- Premier Roger Cook conceded the party faces a "tough fight" to retain the seat, which Labor has held for nearly 20 years, as One Nation's popularity surges across the region.
- Voters cited frustration over housing and the government's failure to build a promised train station while weighing choices between candidates Luke Herdegen, Georgia Tree, and Ryan Robertson.
- Early figures from the Western Australian Electoral Commission on Saturday night show Luke Herdegen holding a 1.45 per cent lead over Georgia Tree as vote counting continues.
- The contest serves as a major national test for One Nation, with analysts watching whether the party can erode Labor's support in outer suburban seats ahead of other state elections.
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Secret Harbour byelection LIVE updates: WA seat up for grabs in Labor, One Nation showdown following resignation of Paul Papalia
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Total News Sources15
Leaning Left9Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Left
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
60% Left
L 60%
C 27%
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