π° What Happened
One Nation is targeting WA's Secret Harbour seat in the 29 August byelection, triggered by the resignation of Labor minister Paul Papalia, who held it since 2007. Analysts say an upset there could be a defining moment for Australian politics.
π The Backstory
Secret Harbour sits in an area where Labor's two-party preferred vote has averaged around 60%, yet the seat has many characteristics analysts associate with a One Nation breakthrough. One Nation received only 8.4% at the 2025 state election.
π― Why It Matters
A byelection victory in a traditionally Labor-held heartland seat would signal a major shift in Australian politics and rebuke the major parties' hold on working-class seats in WA.
One Nation is targeting WA's Secret Harbour seat in the 29 August byelection, triggered by the resignation of Labor minister Paul Papalia, who held it since 2007. Analysts say an upset there could be a defining moment for Australian politics.
Secret Harbour sits in an area where Labor's two-party preferred vote has averaged around 60%, yet the seat has many characteristics analysts associate with a One Nation breakthrough. One Nation received only 8.4% at the 2025 state election.
A byelection victory in a traditionally Labor-held heartland seat would signal a major shift in Australian politics and rebuke the major parties' hold on working-class seats in WA.
π° Source: Guardian AU
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