David Farley wins Farrer for One Nation as spending stays hidden
One Nation's David Farley won Farrer. His spending is secret. Michelle Milthorpe spent $1.7 million publicly.
Farley won on May 9, replacing Liberal MP Sussan Ley. Milthorpe spent $1.708 million and raised $1.680 million from 5,332 donors.
Farley flagged only $5,119 in personal funds. The Liberal candidate also filed no disclosure.
One Nation's full spending will appear in annual returns due February 1, 2027. Party-endorsed candidates can hide campaign costs this way.
Independents must disclose. Farley will get $140,000 in AEC reimbursement based on his vote count.
- $1.708 million
- Milthorpe spending
- 5,332
- Milthorpe donors
- $5,119
- Farley personal funds disclosed
- $140,000
- Farley AEC reimbursement
Why it mattersThe byelection exposed a gap: winning candidates from major parties can hide donor funding while opponents' campaigns are fully public.
AustraliaA One Nation MP now holds a historically safe Liberal NSW seat; the byelection revealed how Australia's electoral rules allow party-backed candidates to hide spending while independents cannot.
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