Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s approval rating has hit dire levels. Meanwhile, Pauline Hanson leads as preferred prime minister in federal Resolve poll.
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With One Nation surging and the Liberals in serious decline, the prospect of a potential coalition will be high on the political agenda.
One Nation’s allure for disenchanted voters is now established, with the Liberals particularly at existential risk.
The result will raise more doubts about whether, or for how long, Angus Taylor will survive as Liberal leader.
In Australia’s regional heartland, something unusual is happening, it’s no longer predictable, listening to voters might give some clues.
Willy willies, those small tornado-like dust storms often seen in the outback, will pop up all over the political landscape in the next week. Watch out for spin.
By preferencing and emulating One Nation, the Coalition is likely enhancing, rather than limiting, Pauline Hanson’s political influence.
One of the frontrunners in the landmark by-election, independent Michelle Milthorpe, as well as One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce, also joined us on the podcast.
Angus Taylor has defended preferencing One Nation ahead of Michelle Milthorpe in the May 9 Farrer byelection.
The byelection in the federal seat of Farrer on May 9 is shaping up to be a contest of the right.
The eagerly-anticipated byelection will take place on May 9.
Taylor is in desperate need of a strategy to counter One Nation.
Ahead of the May 9 by-election, hear from candidates and locals about the early frontrunners to win Farrer – long held by former Liberal leader Sussan Ley.
The byelection for the regional New South Wales seat of Farrer, vacated by former opposition leader Sussan Ley, will be held on May 9.
Deposed Liberal leader Sussan Ley formally resigned from parliament on Friday – and sent a blunt challenge to her successor, Angus Taylor.
Sussan Ley’s retirement from parliament means all eyes will be on the byelection in her regional seat of Farrer – and the contest may well be messy.
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