Ben Roberts-Smith more popular with One Nation voters than Barnaby Joyce
Former SAS corporal Ben Roberts-Smith is surprisingly popular with One Nation voters. He has 69 per cent approval, second only to party leader Pauline Hanson.
Why it mattersRoberts-Smith's popularity shows how symbols matter more than facts when people lack good information. One Nation has made him a rallying point despite his pending trial.
AustraliaOne Nation's use of Roberts-Smith in the Farrer by-election signals the party's strategy to win voters who feel alienated from mainstream institutions. His high approval rate shows the emotional power of the veteran narrative in Australian politics.
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