One Nation candidate David Farley won the Farrer by‑election with nearly 60% of votes, securing the party’s first lower‑house seat.
The win follows former Liberal leader Sussan Ley’s departure and signals a “bloodbath” for the Liberal‑National coalition, per Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
Pauline Hanson hailed the result as a turning point, while the government faces a May 12 budget amid A$1 trillion debt and inflation pressures.
The upcoming 2026‑27 budget is expected to address housing affordability and tax reforms to ease voter discontent.