One Nation unveils NSW upper house candidates, including ex-Liberal Deves

One Nation's NSW leader Mike Newman announced four Legislative Council candidates for the 2026 state election, including Katherine Deves, a former federal Liberal candidate known for campaigning against transgender women in women's sport. This marks Deves' political comeback under a different party, signaling a shift in her alignment and potentially reshaping the conservative vote in NSW. The move is notable as it brings a high-profile culture-war figure into state politics, but its electoral impact remains uncertain.

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