One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors

One Nation’s Rise in New Heartland a Warning to Majors

The rise of One Nation has seen heightened activity among local representatives of all political persuasions fighting for the limelight in the populist party’s new regional heartland. David Farley’s historic win for One Nation at the Farrer by-election in early-May sent shock waves through federal politics, especially the major parties. Observers now see One Nation’s management of the electorate—and the way the major parties respond—as a model o…

One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors

Changing local politics in a newly minted One Nation town offer a sign of what's to come for the rest of the country as the populist party builds support.

‘Not neanderthals or rednecks’: Inside the rise of One Nation in Sydney

While the controversial party has targeted western Sydney seats after a surge in the polls, there are also signs of growing support in Liberal beachside heartland.