Three-way contest for Farrer candidacy

27 February 2026

Three people with strong credentials will face local party members in Albury on 7 March as part of the process to determine who will stand for One Nation in the Farrer by-election.

One Nation leader Senator Pauline Hanson said interest in standing for One Nation in Farrer had been overwhelming.

“There’s been a tremendous effort by our party reviewing more than 80 applications in such a short time, and the contest has now come down to a final three,” Senator Hanson said. “I acknowledge and thank everyone who put their hand up.”

David Farley, Leigh Wolki and Guy Cooper will contest the Farrer candidacy in a One Nation pre-selection meeting at the Albury Convention Centre from 9am on 7 March.

Narrandera-based agribusiness professional David Farley, 69, has had an international career spanning decades, working in the United States, Africa and even the former Soviet Union as well as Australia. He has an expert understanding of water reform in the Murray-Darling Basin.

Albury-based small business owner and mother-of-three Leigh Wolki, 58, has lived in the town for almost 40 years. She has a significant background in agriculture and operating small businesses which showcase the best the region has to offer.

Boeill Creek-based agribusinessman Guy Cooper, 31, comes from a farming family established in the Farrer area for five generations. Currently working as an agribusiness relationship manager, his whole life has been spent working in one of Farrer’s most important industries.

“Leigh, Guy and David are all dedicated locals who understand what makes Farrer tick,” Senator Hanson said. “They know what’s at stake for the residents, businesses and industries of their communities at this by-election.

“The eyes of the entire nation will be on the outcome in Farrer.” MORE DETAILS