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‘Would like to share some thoughts’: One Nation candidate David Farley’s previous involvement with independent movement revealed

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One Nation’s Farrer candidate, David Farley, sought to cooperate with the community independent “Voices” movement before the last election, including discussing preferences and suggesting a platform for a House and Senate campaign, before the group endorsed Michelle Milthorpe as their candidate. Documents seen by Guardian Australia show Farley – who is expected to win the Farrer byelection ahead of Milthorpe on Saturday – had been keen to meet with the independent Voices campaign in 2023 and 2024, including buying a ticket to their event, sharing ideas, and even discussing election preferences. “Would like to share some thoughts on a ‘Farrer platform’ for a campaign for both NSW federal Senate and the seat of Farrer,” Farley texted a Voices of Farrer coordinator in February 2024, ahead of a scheduled meeting. Farley’s political history has come under scrutiny during the Farrer byelection, sparked by the resignation of former Liberal leader Sussan Ley.…

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