election where One Nation faces its first major test in the west
A by-election in Secret Harbour, Western Australia, is serving as a critical test for the One Nation party's political influence. The seat, traditionally held by Labor, is being contested amid voter frustration with major political parties.
Why it matters
The results will indicate whether minor parties like One Nation can successfully convert voter dissatisfaction into parliamentary representation in Australia.
One Nation has risen to become one of the main challengers in the Secret Harbour by-election. ( ABC News: Keane Bourke )
Vote counting is underway in a by-election in Secret Harbour, an electorate in Perth's southern suburbs.
The seat, long held by Labor, is also being hotly contested by One Nation, which has seen its popularity surge recently.
The by-election is seen as one of the biggest tests for Pauline Hanson's party which has been gaining ground due to frustration with the major parties.
Link copied Share Share article The polls have closed and counting is underway in the Secret Harbour by-election, triggered by the retirement of former Labor minister Paul Papalia.
The by-election shapes as a test of One Nation's growing support, as Pauline Hanson's party goes head to head with Labor.
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