'I've had enough': Why this loyal Labor voter is switching to One Nation
Silvana Rota, a lifelong Labor voter, has decided to switch her support to One Nation due to dissatisfaction with public services and housing issues in Western Sydney. She feels that the Labor Party has lost touch with the needs of the community, particularly regarding affordable housing and energy costs. With the state election approaching, One Nation aims to capitalize on such sentiments to gain more support in the region.
- ▪Silvana Rota has expressed her frustration with the Labor Party, stating she will no longer vote for them.
- ▪Her main concerns include inadequate public transport, high energy bills, and a lack of affordable housing.
- ▪One Nation is targeting Western Sydney as a key area for support ahead of the upcoming state election.
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One Nation facing Western Sydney challenge ahead of state electionBy state political reporter Nick DoleTopic:State and Territory ParliamentSun 24 May 2026 at 7:15amSun 24 May 2026 at 7:15amSun 24 May 2026 at 7:15amSilvana Rota has turned her back on the Labor Party in favour of One Nation. (ABC News: Nick Dole)abc.net.au/news/one-nation-western-sydney-nsw-state-election-chances/106711360Link copiedShareShare articleSilvana Rota is breaking the habit of a lifetime."No way am I ever voting Labor again," she said."I've had enough."Born to Italian migrants and raised in Cabramatta West in Sydney's south-west, she grew up believing that only Labor would stick up for her."[Mum] told me it's for the working class, for the poor people, so I did as I was told."Now, she thinks her loyalty has been…
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