Historic moment for One Nation as Farrer MP David Farley sworn in
Pauline Hanson has celebrated a historic moment for One Nation in parliament as she continues to surge in the polls.
Pauline Hanson has celebrated a historic moment for One Nation as the first MP voted in on the right-wing populist party’s ticket takes his seat in parliament.
Farrer MP David Farley entered the House of Representatives shortly after midday on Tuesday alongside the party’s only other lower house MP, former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce.
Mr Farley secured almost 40 per cent of the primary vote in the rural NSW by-election in May in a trouncing for the Coalition.
The vote was triggered by one-time opposition leader Sussan Ley’s departure from politics following a leadership challenge against her earlier this year.
Senator Hanson embraced Mr Farley after the swearing in.
The Queensland senator was joined by fellow One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson celebrates Farrer MP David Farley’s swearing in. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman
The pair shared a warm embrace. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman
She was joined by One Nation senators Sean Bell, Malcolm Roberts and Tyron Whitten. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman.
In a social media post, Senator Hanson, flanked by Mr Farley and Mr Joyce, as well as senators Malcolm Roberts, Tyron Whitten and Sean Bell, said the swearing in brought “your One Nation federal parliament team to six”.
Visibly nervous, Mr Farley swore the traditional allegiance to King Charles, with Mr Joyce pointing out where the new MP had to sign.
Mr Farley shook hands with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke before following the directions of Mr Joyce past the crossbench, where he later took a seat.
