Queensland state votes in election seen as test for far-right

November 25, 2017 9:38 AM

SYDNEY (AFP) – Voters in the Australian state of Queensland went to the polls on Saturday (Nov 25) in a snap election seen as a test of support for the far-right One Nation party ahead of possible national elections next year.

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