One Nation candidate contesting Sussan Ley’s seat likened Julia Gillard to ‘non-productive old cow’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tom McIlroy and Krishani DhanjiMarch 8, 2026 at 04:54 AM

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One Nation candidate David Farley, contesting the Farrer byelection on May 9th, has drawn criticism for past comments likening former Prime Minister Julia Gillard to a "non-productive old cow." Farley, an agriculture businessman, was selected as the One Nation candidate to run for the seat previously held by Sussan Ley for 25 years. The comments resurfaced after his candidacy was announced. Pauline Hanson, the leader of One Nation, has publicly defended Farley and his remarks, telling critics to "get over it" and expressing her full support for him. The Farrer byelection was triggered by Ley's resignation from parliament.

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Australia 50% 9 May byelection 60% Julia Gillard 70% Sussan Ley ×270% Farrer ×280% David Farley ×280% Pauline Hanson ×290% One Nation ×290%

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one nation 90% byelection 80% offensive comments 70% julia gillard 70% david farley 70% farrer 60% pauline hanson 60% australian politics 50% sussan ley 50%

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