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One Nation tipped to win by-election in safe Labor seat

Voters in an outer-suburban electorate say they've had enough of Labor, with One Nation tipped to win a state by-election as the party's national support grows.

AAP · Aug 27

At Perth’s CPAC conference, Liberal party faithful speak of ‘the lost Australians’ – with no sign of One Nation

Andrew Hastie, Basil Zempilas and Warren Mundine were among the guests at the conservative convention, which focused on immigration and housing

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7

Western Australian ALP eyes win, but may shed 11 seats

Despite two polls predicting WA Labor will win a third term in office, Premier Roger Cook says he's not taking victory for granted and the party remains humble.

AAP · Mar 6, 2025

Western Australia goes all in on red – and it could deliver Labor majority government

Large swings in WA meant the Liberals lost Hasluck, Swan, Pearce and Tangney and will have just five seats – down from 10 – after the election

The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2022

Why outback voters feel forgotten this federal election

Neither Scott Morrison nor Anthony Albanese have visited WA's far north this election campaign, and no major policy announcements have been made to address the region's complex challenges.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Federal election battle emerges in seat of Cowan as Anne Aly and Vince Connelly push for votes

The major parties circle swinging voters in the marginal seat of Cowan, one of the key West Australian seats to watch this coming federal election.

ABC News · May 4, 2022