ABC host Patricia Karvelas received criticism after suggesting that One Nation's potential win in Farrer would 'legitimise them'. Speaking during the election night coverage, Karvelas expressed concern that the win would embolden the right-wing party. She highlighted the decision by Opposition Leader Angus Taylor to preference One Nation, which could contribute to their success. One Nation's David Farley ultimately won the seat, breaking the Coalition's long-standing hold on Farrer. The victory marks the party's first federal lower house seat and follows their strong performance in the South Australia state election. Senator Pauline Hanson condemned Karvelas's remarks, stating that One Nation won the seat in a democratic election. The win gave the rising populist party its first federal lower house seat. The ABC, was accused of implying that the win was illegitimate.