Ali France, a former journalist and para-athlete, has won the Queensland seat of Dickson, defeating long-time incumbent and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
This marks the first time in Australian history that an Opposition leader has lost their seat. France, running for Labor, succeeded on her third attempt, flipping the seat from Liberal to Labor. Her victory has been described as unexpected, and she has received praise from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for her resilience and inspiring personal story.
France expressed gratitude to all voters in Dickson, regardless of their political preference.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has regularly praised France as an “extraordinary Australian” and pointed to her backstory that includes overcoming unfathomable tragedy.
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Meet Ali France, the woman who flipped Peter Dutton's seat red
Peter Dutton has held Dickson in the outer suburns of Brisbane since 2001. Now, he has become the first Opposition leader in Australian history to lose his seat.
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Ali France speaks after her 'unexpected' victory over Peter Dutton in Dickson
Incoming Labor MP Ali France has spoken after winning the Queensland seat of Dickson from outgoing Opposition leader Peter Dutton. "I thank the people of Dickson, whether you voted for me or not, or whether you voted Labor for the first time. I'm actually so grateful," she told Sky News.
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