Nationals MP Colin Boyce says he’s considering move to One Nation after ‘wake-up call’ in Farrer byelection

Nationals MP Colin Boyce is considering shifting to One Nation after the Farrer byelection saw the Coalition’s vote tank to about 20% of the primary vote. Speaking to the Guardian in Albury after One Nation recorded its historic victory in the House of Representatives , the MP for the central Queensland seat of Flynn said the result was a “wake-up call”. “The reality of what has happened last night has to be put into perspective: so approximately 40% primary vote in the Farrer byelection [was] for One Nation , so the big question is, what does that look like in central Queensland?” Boyce said. “I would argue if you’re Pauline Hanson , it’s a lot easier to campaign in Rockhampton than it is in Albury.” When asked if he was considering shifting to One Nation, he said: “I consider a lot of things.” Sign up for the Breaking News Australia email “At this point in time, I’m a member of the National party – that’s Sunday morning, whatever the date is today.” But when pushed on whether the result had him reconsidering his political future in the Nationals, Boyce said: “Absolutely. And I think everybody should be thinking about their political future, particularly the people who are the organisers in the hierarchy. …