Sounds like an interesting candidate for them (if his stories are to be believed).
One Nation picks up surprise NSW Senate seat for former British soldier Warwick Stacey
Submitted 2 weeks ago by zero_gravitas@aussie.zone to australianpolitics@aussie.zone
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Ilandar@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
zero_gravitas@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
if his stories are to be believed
As a general rule, you shouldn’t trust what a One Nation candidate say about anything.
It’s unclear if any of the biographies cited in the article would have been verified before being posted by those organisations. He did give a lecture on ransom at the Australian Army Research Centre, which would seem to be an indicator they judged him as credible in that area.
It’s an unusual feeling to see a One Nation member who appears to be competent. Almost certainly a bad sign.
Zagorath@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
This is a surprise. And a disappointing one. A week ago it looked likely that Labor would win 3 Senate seats in all states apart from Queensland (where One Nation slot itself in) and Tassy (thanks to Lambie). And now in the final stretch, One Nation also picks up WA and even NSW‽
zero_gravitas@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Yeah, it’s not great.
I’d look to explain it as part of the drop in support of the Liberal party, but would people who were turned off by Dutton really choose to vote for One Nation instead?
I think, unfortunately, it’s probably genuine gains by PHON, and unlikely to just evaporate at the next election.