An earlier party named "Nation Party" had existed from 1948 to 1953, when it was outlawed.

The One Nation Party in 1997-98 briefly gained national prominence and had strong support from shooters.

The party was founded by the members of Nation Party which closed by the court on 27 January 1954.

This was the only occasion when the Liberal Party did not preference the One Nation Party last.

The seat was won by the One Nation Party from the National Party at the 1998 state election.

It has also been suggested that Pauline Hanson, the former leader of the One Nation Party, may run as an independent candidate.

The Nation Party did not participate in the 1948 elections.

This centred originally on the right-wing Nation Party and the sentiment has persisted, with clashes between rival fundamentalist groups common before the 1980 military coup.

The election was unusual and difficult to predict because the One Nation Party had gained significant momentum locally and across the state.

Controversially Veivers entered into a local preference deal with the One Nation Party for a second time.