One Nation support surges in regional Victoria
One Nation support has hit 24 per cent in south-west Victoria. Voters cite dangerous roads, poor healthcare access, and law and order concerns.
One Nation is surging in regional Victoria as voters grow frustrated with roads, healthcare and law and order. A survey of 477 south-west readers found 24 per cent backed One Nation, compared to 31 per cent for the Liberals and 12 per cent for Labor.
Across regional Victoria more broadly, One Nation got 22 per cent support. Voters say bad roads, sparse medical services and crime concerns are their top issues.
Why it mattersThis could challenge the major parties in regional Victoria ahead of November's state election. Voter frustration about local services is pushing people toward One Nation and other smaller parties.
AustraliaRegional Victorian seats could swing in November's state election, and preference deals will decide how far the surge carries.
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