Byelection to be fought within weeks after ex-opposition leader's resignation
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Source: 9News
Published: 2026-03-05 14:26 UTC+10:00
Section: National
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Australia, Business & Economy
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Voters in rural southern NSW will head to the polls in May after former opposition leader Sussan Ley's resignation last month triggered a byelection in the seat of Farrer.The byelection will be held on Saturday, May 9, House Speaker Milton Dick announced during Question Time today.The electorate of Farrer has existed since 1949, but its current borders were drawn in 2016.READ MORE: Fresh interest rate hike is coming in May, economists warnSussan Ley announced her resignation from politics last month.
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