Why Some WA Voters Turned to One Nation, While Others Remained Cautious

The conservative-leaning One Nation party has achieved a significant victory in the Western Australian lower house seat of Secret Harbour. Local business owner Luke Herdegen secured 39 percent of first-preference votes, ultimately defeating the Labor candidate after preferences were distributed. This by-election, triggered by the retirement of a long-serving Labor Minister, saw voters express a desire to try something different.

• One Nation won the Western Australian lower house seat of Secret Harbour.
• Luke Herdegen, a local business owner, won the election with 39% of first-preference votes.
• Herdegen defeated Labor candidate Georgia Tree by 57% to 43% after preferences.
• The seat was previously held by Labor’s Paul Papalia since 2007.
• A voter named Dean cited a desire for change as a reason for supporting One Nation.