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Far-right party wins first lower-house seat in Western Australia

The One Nation party, a far-right group, has gained its inaugural position in Western Australia's state parliament. One Nation defeated the ruling Labor Party to win a closely watched vote. The win marks a significant gain for the party in the region.

By BriefTea Editorial · 30 August 2026 at 5:45

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