Luke Herdegen's swearing-in was met with cheers and a half-standing ovation from about 40 supporters in the public gallery.
Herdegen's election grows the crossbench and reduces Labor's presence in the chamber, but Labor still holds a commanding 45 seats.
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Left-leaning coverage is thinner (1 source vs up to 2 on other desks) for "Hanson’s comments on Indigenous Australians hang over MP’s first day in WA parliament".
Coverage blindspot: Reporting on this development is currently concentrated in other segments of the media landscape.
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Herdegen's election and Hanson's comments may influence WA's political landscape and social issues
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