Farrer By-Election coverage on Sky News – In the lead up to the by-election for the hotly contested seat of Farrer following the departure of its former MP and Liberal Leader Sussan Ley, Sky News Australia will deliver live and dedicated programming to cover this critical contest.
Spanning a vast regional electorate across southern New South Wales, the by-election battle is shaping up to be a critical litmus test for new Liberal Leader Angus Taylor and new Nationals Leader Matt Canavan.
The by-election is also a test for whether the strong showing in the recent South Australian state election for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party translates to success at a federal level, with a tight contest expected between One Nation candidate David Farley, community Independent Michelle Milthorpe, Liberal Party candidate Raissa Butkowski and Nationals candidate Brad Robertson.
Key issues shaping the campaign include cost of living pressures, water management, access to healthcare and regional services, infrastructure investment and support for agriculture and local industries – priorities that continue to resonate strongly with voters across the electorate.
Paul Murray Live: The Farrer Pub Test
In a special broadcast tonight at 9:00pm AEST, four by-election candidates will face a pub audience in Albury, for an evening of questions on the issues that matter most to voters in Farrer.
The unscripted and televised Q&A hosted by Sky News Anchor Paul Murray will feature Liberal Party candidate Raissa Butkowski, Nationals candidate Brad Robertson, One Nation candidate David Farley and Independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe.
Farrer By-Election LIVE
On Saturday 9 May Sky News Australia will be live for complete coverage with Farrer By-Election LIVE as votes are counted for the New South Wales seat of Farrer.
Coverage begins at 6:00pm AEST with Sky News Australia’s Chief News Anchor Kieran Gilbert joined by a panel of political experts including Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell, Sky News Anchor Peta Credlin and former Labor Cabinet Minister in the Rudd Government Joel Fitzgibbon.
Analysing the results and breaking down the data in real-time will be Sky News’ Chief Election Analyst Tom Connell.
Also joining the coverage will be Paul Murray at One Nation Headquarters, AM Agenda host Laura Jayes at Liberal Headquarters and reporters Reuben Spargo and Julia Bradley.
With a diverse field of candidates, heightened voter interest, and the backdrop of shifting political dynamics, the Farrer by-election is expected to be a significant political moment, both locally and nationally, offering insights into the mood of regional Australia that will reverberate in Canberra.
Paul Murray Live: The Farrer Pub Test Tonight at 9:00pm AEST
Farrer By-Election LIVE Saturday 9 May from 6:00pm AEST
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