### [2026-05-9](/feed/2026/05/9/index.md)

##### 2026 Farrer by-election
# Farrer MP David Farley becomes the first One Nation candidate elected to the Australian House of Representatives. 




### Sources:

1. [ABC News Australia](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-09/farrer-sat-night-results/106656856)

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