Lessons From Secret Harbour
Luke Herdegen won with about 39% of the primary vote and 57% two-candidate-preferred after preferences, despite heavy Labor and Liberal spending.
- On Saturday, Pauline Hanson's One Nation won the Western Australian seat of Secret Harbour in a by-election, ending Labor's 37-year control with political newcomer Luke Herdegen securing victory via preferences.
- The by-election followed Labor's Paul Papalia's resignation for family reasons; he had held an 11.5 per cent margin in this Perth outer suburbs seat dominated by Anglo tradies and FIFOs with young families.
- Labor spent at least $400,000 and The Liberals $120,000 on the campaign, yet both failed to stop Herdegen. One Nation defended the candidate, saying "he's done his fair share of real work over the years," including traffic control.
- The Liberal Party slipped to about 17 per cent primary vote, marking a significant blow to the major party. Labor's heavy investment failed to retain the seat against the populist newcomer.
- Pauline Hanson now holds political momentum, though One Nation faces internal challenges maintaining control of its MPs as David Farley approaches departure. Victoria remains the next major test for populist parties.
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