One Nation Challenges Labor in Secret Harbour By-Election
Luke Herdegen won after One Nation’s primary vote climbed to 26 per cent, according to a recent poll, as Labor faced voter frustration over housing and cost of living.
- On Saturday, August 29, 2026, voters in the beachside seat of Secret Harbour cast ballots in a state by-election triggered by the retirement of senior minister Paul Papalia, testing Labor's long-held dominance in the electorate.
- Premier Roger Cook conceded the party faces a "tough fight" to retain the seat, which Labor has held for nearly 20 years, as One Nation's popularity surges across the region.
- Voters cited frustration over housing and the government's failure to build a promised train station while weighing choices between candidates Luke Herdegen, Georgia Tree, and Ryan Robertson.
- Early figures from the Western Australian Electoral Commission on Saturday night show Luke Herdegen holding a 1.45 per cent lead over Georgia Tree as vote counting continues.
- The contest serves as a major national test for One Nation, with analysts watching whether the party can erode Labor's support in outer suburban seats ahead of other state elections.
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