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Coalition's risky Farrer strategy could clear path for One Nation

The Coalition is preferencing One Nation ahead of independent Michelle Milthorpe in next week's Farrer by-election, betting it can reclaim the seat at the 2028 general election. Party leaders say One Nation is the "least worst" option, but strategists fear Milthorpe would lock in the seat permanently. No sitting regional independent has ever lost to a Coalition candidate.

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