Everyone is talking about Farrer, here is what you need to know
5/5/202618 min
This weekend’s byelection in the NSW regional electorate of Farrer could yield an historic result that signifies a shift in Australia’s political landscape. Since its creation, the seat has always been held by a Liberal or National candidate - the last being former opposition leader Sussan Ley, whose resignation triggered this vote. But the frontrunners this time are not from any of the major parties. Instead, it’s tipped to be a hotly contested battle between an independent and a One Nation candidate who could be the party’s first ever elected to the lower house. Political reporter Sarah Basford Canales speaks to Reged Ahmad about why this election matters
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First 90 secondsSarah Basford Canales· Guest0:00
[gentle music] This is The Guardian.
Reged Ahmad· Host0:02
Reged Ahmed here on Gadigal land with the full story. [gentle music] Everyone is talking about Farrah.
Sarah Basford Canales· Guest0:17
Early voting has begun in the Farrah by-election. The crucial Farrah by-election.
Reged Ahmad· Host0:22
Well, I'm here with David Farley, my candidate for the seat of Farrah.
Sarah Basford Canales· Guest0:25
I do believe we can make things better if the Nationals Party, uh, is elected in Farrah.
Reged Ahmad· Host0:30
The Farrah by-election is gonna be a tough fight. That's because this weekend, the federal seat in New South Wales could yield an historic result, heralding a shift in the Australian political landscape. Since its creation, the seat has been held by a Liberal or National candidate, the last being former opposition leader Susan Lee, whose resignation triggered this election. But the frontrunners this time are not from any of the major parties. Instead, it's tipped to be a hotly contested battle between an independent and a One Nation candidate, who could be the party's first ever elected to the Lower House. Today, political reporter Sarah Basford Canalis on why Farrah could signal a demise for the major parties in Australia. It's Wednesday the 6th of May.