The One Nation party, led by Pauline Hanson, achieved a historic victory in the Farrer byelection in New South Wales, marking its first federal lower house seat. David Farley, representing One Nation, defeated independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe, leading to a shocking 30% swing against the Liberal Party, which saw its primary vote plummet to below 13%. This loss has sparked internal debates regarding Angus Taylor's leadership, who has only been in power for three months. Critics, including former MP Sussan Ley, have expressed concerns about the party's direction, suggesting it is worse off than before. Ley's statement highlighted the urgency for the Liberal Party to adapt or risk further decline. Taylor defended the party's strategy, asserting it aligned with the desires of Farrer voters. The defeat has raised alarms among moderate MPs, with some fearing the party has become reactive to One Nation's agenda. The shadow treasurer, Jim Chalmers, described the Farrer result as a 'bloodbath' for the Coalition, emphasizing the need for collaboration with One Nation to regain governmental power.