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Farley Faces Backlash Over Gillard Comments in Byelection

3/8/2026

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David Farley, One Nation candidate for Farrer byelection, faced backlash over a 2012 remark about Julia Gillard.
Pauline Hanson, One Nation leader, defended Farley, saying the remarks were mild compared with industry sentiments at the time.
Melissa McIntosh, Liberal shadow minister, deemed the comments inappropriate.
The byelection follows Sussan Ley's resignation after 25 years in parliament.
Liberals have yet to nominate a candidate, while Labor is not expected to participate.

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David Farley, One Nation candidate for Farrer byelection, faced backlash over a 2012 remark about Julia Gillard.
Pauline Hanson, One Nation leader, defended Farley, saying the remarks were mild compared with industry sentiments at the time.
Melissa McIntosh, Liberal shadow minister, deemed the comments inappropriate.
The byelection follows Sussan Ley's resignation after 25 years in parliament.
Liberals have yet to nominate a candidate, while Labor is not expected to participate.