GetUp Amplifies Efforts in Farrer By-Election
Fresh YouGov polling reveals a significant three-point drop in One Nation’s primary vote. This decline coincides with GetUp’s focused campaign targeting voters in the Farrer by-election. Multiple polls have shown consecutive declines in support for One Nation, as GetUp intensifies its efforts. Interim GetUp CEO Paul Ferris stated, “Voters are waking up to One Nation’s billionaire backers and a candidate whose political loyalties have been all over the map.”
Ferris further commented, “It seems Australians don’t like millionaires being bought by billionaires while pretending to be a battler. We’re not surprised by this result at all.”
GetUp’s Strategic Campaign in Farrer
GetUp has successfully raised over $500,000 in donations since they began their involvement in the Farrer by-election. They have already sent out 50,000 text messages to voters and plan to send another 50,000 before election day. These messages aim to inform voters about the affiliations of One Nation and the travel habits of its leader, Pauline Hanson.
The campaign, funded entirely by GetUp members, spans television, billboards, radio, and digital platforms, impacting not just Farrer but other urban electorates as well. Transparency about One Nation’s affiliations is a focal point, highlighted by a tool developed to track Hanson’s flights and fuel consumption at please-ex-plane.com.
GetUp believes Australians deserve to know who One Nation really answers to. As the by-election day draws near, the effectiveness of GetUp’s diverse campaign strategies and their influence on voter opinions in Farrer continue to be closely watched. The advocacy organisation strives for a fair, flourishing, and just Australia, campaigning on social justice, economic fairness, and environmental sustainability.
With the election approaching, voters in Farrer will soon make their voices heard at the polls. The outcome could be a testament to the impact of GetUp’s comprehensive campaign efforts. GetUp remains independent of all political parties and is funded almost entirely by small donations from everyday members.
