Nationals MP Colin Boyce says he’s considering move to One Nation after ‘wake-up call’ in Farrer byelection

‘I would argue if you’re Pauline Hanson, it’s a lot easier to campaign in Rockhampton than it is in Albury,’ says Queensland Nationals MP Colin Boyce, drawing attention to One Nation’s 40% primary vote in the Farrer byelection. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Nationals MP Colin Boyce is considering shifting to One Nation after the Farrer byelection saw the Coalition’s vote tank to about 20% of the primary vote.

Speaking to the Guardian in Albury after One Nation recorded its historic victory in the House of Representatives, the MP for the central Queensland seat of Flynn said the result was a “wake-up call”.