One Nation is hoping to take the seat of Farrer from the Liberal Party as voters head to the polls on Saturday.
The by-election, following the departure of Farrer’s former MP and Liberal leader Sussan Ley, is predicted to come down to a race between One Nation candidate David Farley and independent Michelle Milthorpe.
Liberal Party candidate Raissa Butkowski and Nationals candidate Brad Robertson are also in contention.
Spanning a vast regional electorate across southern New South Wales, the by-election battle is shaping up to be a critical litmus test for new Liberal Leader Angus Taylor and new Nationals Leader Matt Canavan.
Key issues shaping the campaign include cost of living pressures, water management, access to healthcare and regional services, infrastructure investment and support for agriculture and local industries.
The final week of the campaign has been overshadowed by Liberal Senator James Paterson having his phone snatched by a One Nation volunteer during a heated altercation at a pre-poll booth in Albury.
The row erupted after the One Nation volunteer accused Mr Paterson of “weaponising” Mr Farley’s previous political affiliation with the Labor Party, to which the Senator insisted that voters had a right to know.
Senator Paterson had his phone snatched after pulling it out to record the altercation.
Meanwhile, Ms Milthorpe has been forced to bat away claims she is a ‘Teal independent’, despite taking donations from Simon Holmes à Court’s Climate 200.
How to watch Farrer By-Election LIVE
Sky News will be providing extensive and insightful election coverage throughout Saturday.
Farrer By-Election LIVE will air from 6pm AEST and deliver rolling coverage as voters head to the polls.
Subscribers can stream the coverage on SkyNews.com.au or by downloading the Sky News Australia app.
Panel of Sky News experts to deliver updates and analysis
Sky News Australia’s Chief News Anchor Kieran Gilbert will be joined by a panel of political experts including Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell, Sky News Anchor Peta Credlin and former Labor Cabinet Minister in the Rudd Government Joel Fitzgibbon.
Sky News’ Chief Election Analyst Tom Connell will be analysing the results and breaking down the data throughout the evening.
The coverage will also include in-depth analysis from Sky News host Paul Murray at One Nation headquarters and AM Agenda host Laura Jayes at Liberal Party headquarters.
Subscribers can watch on SkyNews.com.au or download the Sky News Australia app.