Albanese skips WA byelection as One Nation surges in outer suburbs
Prime Minister Albanese was in Perth for cabinet meetings and an AUKUS announcement but skipped the Secret Harbour byelection. The WA Liberals mocked his absence with life-sized 'Where's Albo' cardboard cutouts at pre-polling booths.
Why it mattersOne Nation is rising in suburban Perth. This shift could reshape politics in Western Australia and threaten both major parties nationally.
AustraliaIf One Nation wins Secret Harbour, it will validate the party's suburban strategy across Australia and increase pressure on Labor and the Liberals in similar outer-area seats.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au·watoday.com.au
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