Seeing orange: Nationals under threat in regional Victoria as angry voters consider One Nation
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β’Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:30 GMT
π° What Happened
Voters in regional Victoria are turning toward One Nation ahead of the state election. The Victorian Nationals leader, Danny O'Brien, says there are 'no safe seats' for his party. He tells a story about a farmer who said she 'liked orange' and wanted to 'shake things up'. People are angry about renewable energy projects, immigration and poor roads.
O'Brien warns that voting for One Nation could accidentally help Labor win through the middle. The Nationals hold nine lower house seats, their best result since 1943.
π The Backstory
The Nationals often share government with the Liberals in a coalition. In regional areas, they have long been the main voice for farmers and small towns. One Nation was founded by Pauline Hanson and campaigns hard on immigration and energy. Its support has grown in country areas where people feel ignored. The Victorian election is set for next month.
π― Why It Matters
Regional voters are deciding who speaks for them. A shift to One Nation could change the balance of power in Victoria and beyond.
Voters in regional Victoria are turning toward One Nation ahead of the state election. The Victorian Nationals leader, Danny O'Brien, says there are 'no safe seats' for his party. He tells a story about a farmer who said she 'liked orange' and wanted to 'shake things up'. People are angry about renewable energy projects, immigration and poor roads.
O'Brien warns that voting for One Nation could accidentally help Labor win through the middle. The Nationals hold nine lower house seats, their best result since 1943.
The Nationals often share government with the Liberals in a coalition. In regional areas, they have long been the main voice for farmers and small towns. One Nation was founded by Pauline Hanson and campaigns hard on immigration and energy. Its support has grown in country areas where people feel ignored. The Victorian election is set for next month.
Regional voters are deciding who speaks for them. A shift to One Nation could change the balance of power in Victoria and beyond.