Aug 30, 2026 – 6.33pmPauline Hanson’s candidate has declared suburban districts in Perth are now “One Nation heartland” after a stunning weekend byelection victory that party leaders say was built on grassroots supporters so passionate they’re volunteering to cross the Nullarbor to campaign in the Victorian state election.One Nation’s Luke Herdegen, a local gym owner, trounced candidates from both major parties and won close to 40 per cent of the primary vote in the once-safe Labor seat of Secret Harbour.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles