Australian far-right party wins first lower house seat
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Key Points:
- Australia's far-right One Nation party won a key by-election in the rural seat of Farrer, marking the first time the party has secured a lower house seat in federal parliament.
- Candidate David Farley defeated the incumbent center-right Liberal Party with 59.1% of the vote, while the Liberal candidate trailed with around 11%.
- The by-election was triggered by the resignation of former Liberal leader Sussan Ley, with the ruling Labor Party choosing not to contest the seat.
- One Nation, founded by Pauline Hanson, has gained increased support amid a global rise in far-right parties, with Hanson calling the win a significant victory for the nation.
- The Liberal Party acknowledged the result as a "hard lesson," reflecting ongoing challenges from One Nation in national polls.
