Overview
- Sussan Ley tendered her resignation to Speaker Milton Dick after 25 years representing Farrer and confirmed she will not deliver a valedictory speech.
- The Speaker will issue a writ to set the polling date, with multiple outlets reporting expectations the vote will occur before the May 12 federal budget.
- The race is shaping as a four-way contest, with the Liberals, Nationals and One Nation preparing candidates and independent Michelle Milthorpe confirming a renewed bid.
- One Nation shortlisted David Farley, Leigh Wolki and Guy Cooper for a March 7 preselection in Albury to choose its candidate.
- Farrer has been held by the Coalition since 1949, yet volatility increased in 2025 when Milthorpe took 43.8% after preferences against Ley.