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Victorian Liberals Face One Nation Surge Ahead of Election

2/28/2026

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The Victorian Liberal Party faces a challenge from One Nation as polls show support rising from 0.22% to between 11% and 26.5% ahead of the November state election.
Former premier Jeff Kennett has urged the Liberals to pursue preference deals with One Nation, but party leaders remain cautious.
Some Liberals doubt One Nation can surpass the Coalition in first preferences, fearing votes could flow to Labor and shape the election.

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The Victorian Liberal Party faces a challenge from One Nation as polls show support rising from 0.22% to between 11% and 26.5% ahead of the November state election.
Former premier Jeff Kennett has urged the Liberals to pursue preference deals with One Nation, but party leaders remain cautious.
Some Liberals doubt One Nation can surpass the Coalition in first preferences, fearing votes could flow to Labor and shape the election.