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Farrer Byelection: Coalition Faces Tough Challenge Ahead

2/14/2026

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The Liberal Party faces a challenging byelection in Farrer after Sussan Ley's resignation.
New Coalition leader Angus Taylor must navigate a divided conservative vote as Liberal, Nationals, and independent Michelle Milthorpe contest the seat.
Farrer has long been a conservative stronghold, but past elections have produced surprising outcomes.
In 1984, Liberal candidate John Roach lost after leaving for a trip to the Netherlands, allowing Nationals candidate Tim Fischer to win.

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The Liberal Party faces a challenging byelection in Farrer after Sussan Ley's resignation.
New Coalition leader Angus Taylor must navigate a divided conservative vote as Liberal, Nationals, and independent Michelle Milthorpe contest the seat.
Farrer has long been a conservative stronghold, but past elections have produced surprising outcomes.
In 1984, Liberal candidate John Roach lost after leaving for a trip to the Netherlands, allowing Nationals candidate Tim Fischer to win.