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Live Blog: Political Developments in Australia Regarding the Farrer By-Election

Political consequences of the Farrer by-election are being reported in Australia. The Guardian provides updates on the latest events.

Live Blog: Political Developments in Australia Regarding the Farrer By-Election
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16:45 — A body found next to an abandoned vehicle 50 kilometers northwest of Lake Cargelligo has been identified as the sought-after Julian Ingram. Ingram is suspected of having shot his pregnant ex-partner Sophie Quinn, as well as her new boyfriend and aunt. Police had been conducting a large-scale search for the 37-year-old since January.

16:30 — Assistant Police Andrew Holland will hold a press conference at 5:30 PM to provide further details on the investigation. Ingram was last seen on January 22 in a Ford Ranger with community markings.

16:15 — Anthony Albanese describes the Farrer by-election as “devastating” for Angus Taylor and the Liberal Party. He criticizes the coalition for adopting “One Nation lite” policies and favoring their candidates.

16:00 — Barnaby Joyce, former Deputy Prime Minister, states that One Nation is on the rise and will “aspire to government,” but will not enter into a coalition with the Liberals and Nationals.

15:45 — Ted O’Brien, the Shadow Foreign Minister, emphasizes that the Liberal Party will learn from the defeat in the by-election but will not consider a coalition with One Nation.

15:30 — NSW Chris Minns expresses that the Labor Party will be under pressure from One Nation in the upcoming elections in March 2027, following the party’s historic victory in the Farrer by-election.