Bi-partisan calls for reflection after One Nation upset in WA
The Labor and Liberal parties are beginning to lick their wounds after suffering a bruising defeat in a by-election in Perth's south as One Nation continues celebrating its historic victory.
Labor and Liberal parties are beginning to assess the impact of their defeat in a Perth south by-election, where One Nation secured a significant victory. WA Premier Roger Cook assured that the result would prompt Labor to listen to Western Australians' concerns and have necessary conversations to address community values. One Nation's Luke Herdegen triumphed in a seat they had held for years, thanks to a strong swing against Labor.
WA Premier Cook had called for a special election after Paul Papalia, the seat's long-serving MP, stepped down to care for a family member. Both major parties acknowledged the need to reflect on the results and address shortcomings.
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