Farrer By-election: Milthorpe vs One Nation

0:00It's March 4th, here's your Sydney news in two minutes. The Farmer by-election, triggered by former opposition leaders Susan Lay's departure from Parliament, is shaping up as a tight two-horse race between. Community Independent Michelle Milthorp and One Nation, according to Independent MP Helen Haines. Haines, whose NDC borders Farer, blames the coalition's post-election antics for making them a laughing stock and boosting One Nation's chances. Milthorp, a teacher focused on kids with disabilities, grabbed 20% of the primary vote last May, won every booth in Albury and is kept. Hustling in the region ever since. Regional voters seem unlikely to warm to Pauline Hanson's anti-immigration talk, since migrants keep farms in towns alive, say Haines and Milthorp. Smart Liberals agree it's no sure thing for country folks to back One Nation, who supports Stimmsmore for major party disillusionment than anything. Labor is torn on running a candidate, with some seeing it as a way to spotlight one nation risks, but others worry it splits votes and hurts. Milthorp, the by-election date is tricky due to

1:05holidays, likely landing on May 2 or May 9, right before the budget. Poles like the latest Red Bridge survey show One Nation's surging past liberals and closing in on labor, fueled by folks fed up with the big parties. Experts urged the coalition to preference One Nation last and fight back hard, warning a win there would spell trouble for everyone. Support for this D&N episode comes from our sponsor. Relax deeper, reset faster, comfort you can hear. S-O-L-I-SaliPillo dot com.