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Liberals, Nationals to Preference One Nation Ahead of ‘Teal’ Candidate in Farrer

One poll suggests One Nation is leading the local Teal candidate marginally on the primary vote.
Liberals, Nationals to Preference One Nation Ahead of ‘Teal’ Candidate in Farrer
A sign indicating the New South Wales (NSW) border is nearby on the outskirts of the town of Albury in Australia on July 7, 2020. David Gray/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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The centre-right Liberal and National parties will preference One Nation ahead of the Climate 200-backed “teal” candidate at the closely-watched Farrer by-election.

According to a uComms poll published in The Conversation, One Nation candidate David Farley is leading Teal candidate Michelle Milthorpe on the primary vote, by 30.9 percent to 30.0.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]