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Could One Nation sway migrant voters in Victoria?

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Polling ahead of this November's Victorian state election shows a surge in support for One Nation. But the data suggests that some of their rising support has come from a surprising source - migrant communities. Polling ahead of this November's Victorian state election shows a surge in support for One Nation. But the data suggests that some of their rising support has come from a surprising source - migrant communities. One Nation are running candidates in every seat in Victoria for the lower house but the party has had a controversial and complicated history with culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Could these voters who make up 30 percent of the state's voting base decide Victoria's political future? In this episode: Who is intending to vote for One Nation in the upcoming Victorian state election? What are the major parties doing to court culturally and linguistically diverse voters? Can One Nation succeed in their push for power in Victoria?

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