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What is a 'lower-house seat'?
In a parliamentary system, a 'lower-house seat' refers to a position in the chamber where elected representatives directly represent the people. Winning such a seat, as One Nation did in Western Australia, means they now have a direct voice in making laws and debating policies for the state. It's a significant step for a party to gain this kind of direct legislative power.
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