One Nation claims victory but Labor yet to concede
One Nation claimed a historic victory in a West Australian by-election, marking its first lower-house seat in the state. Labor, the incumbent party, conceded defeat after losing the outer Perth electorate of Secret Harbour, where voters delivered an 18.6 per cent swing against them. Premier Roger Cook acknowledged the result as a reminder of the struggles many face with high living costs and pledged to listen to the concerns of the electorate.
One Nation's federal MP, Barnaby Joyce, emphasized the changing political landscape and the party's appeal to former Labor voters. Opposition leader Johnathon Duniam criticized the Liberals for conceding before the election even began, urging them to fight hard and give voters a reason to support them.
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