Secret Harbour byelection heating up as major party decides not to contest
Western Australia's Nationals party ruled out contesting the Secret Harbour byelection and endorsed the Liberals on Friday, backing candidate Ryan Robertson, a Rockingham councillor and former submariner. Labor nominated Georgia Tree, a federal Labor staffer, while the Greens selected Rhi Davies. The seat became vacant after Labor minister Paul Papalia resigned citing family health reasons.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 06:24 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 06:30 UTC
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