Fringe parties rise as Australians lose faith in mainstream

2017-12-08 1

With the cost of living surging and high unemployment in regions, Australia's divisive One Nation Party has capitalised on voter frustrations, finding a niche appetite for its anti-immigration stance and socially conservative message. Led by Pauline Hanson, the party won four upper house Senate seats in 2016 and has since rattled mainstream parties in regional elections.

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