7am Bonus ep: Why One Nation’s win changes the game
May 11, 2026
Amy Remeikis, contributing editor at The New Daily who covers Australian politics, explains the shockwaves from One Nation’s Farrer win. Short takes on the decisive vote swing, why regional voters turned to populism, and how this shift reshapes the political map and pressures major parties. Scenes include comparisons to global populist trends and what One Nation might target next.
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One Nation's Win Reorders The Right
- One Nation's win signals a reordering of the political right in Australia.
- Amy Remeikis links the rise to Coalition decline and One Nation moving from regional fringes into outer suburban and national targets like Western Sydney.
Hanson's Emotional Victory Lap
- Pauline Hanson celebrated the Farrer result as a personal and party triumph with an emotional victory speech.
- Hanson described seeing Sky call the win and getting "a tear in my eye," framing it as hope for millions and proof of One Nation's dominance.
Economic Grievance Fuels Regional Support
- Regional and outer suburban voters feel abandoned and are motivated by economic grievance.
- Remeikis notes these areas have long felt neglected, fueling anger and receptiveness to One Nation's straightforward, anti-establishment messaging.