{
  "id": 2913447,
  "title": "One Nation is targeting a WA seat in Labor heartland. It could be a defining moment for Australian politics | Narelle Miragliotta for the Conversation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/one-nation-is-targeting-a-wa-seat-in-labor-heartland-it-could-be-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T01:22:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian Australia",
    "slug": "the-guardian-australia",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/commentisfree/2026/aug/24/one-nation-is-targeting-a-wa-seat-in-labor-heartland-it-could-be-a-defining-moment-for-australian-politics-ntwnfb"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Western Australian state seat of Secret Harbour is set to hold a byelection on August 29, following the resignation of Labor government minister Paul Papalia. The seat has been Labor heartland since 2007, with the party's two-party preferred vote averaging around 60%. However, the area is experiencing high levels of mortgage and rental stress, which One Nation polls well in.\n\nAccording to election analyst William Bowe, the seat's demographic profile, including low ethnic diversity and a high number of trades workers, makes it promising territory for One Nation. This is supported by a 28.5% swing against Labor's primary vote at the 2025 state election. Premier Roger Cook has conceded that it is \"absolutely\" possible the party may not retain the seat.\n\nThe byelection has gained national attention due to the recent changes in the Australian political landscape. The outcome could be significant, with some suggesting it has the potential for an electoral upset, given the characteristics conducive to a One Nation win, according to The Guardian Australia.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Conversation AU",
        "title": "One Nation is after a state seat on the outskirts of Perth. What happens next may re-shape Australian politics",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/one-nation-is-after-a-state-seat-on-the-outskirts-of-perth-what",
        "published": "2026-08-23T20:05:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}