Liberal Senator involved in scuffle with One Nation volunteer at poll booth
Moderated by Tomas Kauer 
Liberal Senator and Shadow Defence Minister James Paterson has been involved in a scuffle with a One Nation volunteer at a poll booth in the electorate of Farrer.
In a video captured by Paterson on his phone, as well as a separate angle caught by a bystander, the volunteer is seen grabbing Paterson's phone after the pair were involved in a verbal debate about One Nation's candidate David Farley outside a polling booth in Albury.
It came as Paterson claimed Farley, who is running for One Nation, previously attempted to stand for the Labor Party in the seat.
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Paterson said voters had a right to know Farley's previous politicalhistory, which the volunteer claimed was defamatory.
"Liberal-National mob, you wouldn't spend the money if you didn't think it was going to be defamatory to change the vote," the volunteer said, calling Paterson a "lying prick."
The volunteer then realised Paterson was filming the exchange, and reacted angrily by attempting to snatch his phone.
"Don't video me without my bloody knowledge," he said, to which Paterson claimed the volunteer had just assaulted him.
"That's assault, you've just committed an assault… you just grabbed my phone off me, that's an assault."
The volunteer was eventually separated from Paterson by other people witnessing the exchange, including other One Nation volunteers.
In a statement on Facebook, which included two videos of the altercation, Farley said the incident was unacceptable.
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"I condemn in the strongest terms aggression of any form on the campaign trail, and I will not hesitate to act when made aware of bad behaviour," he said.
"I want to reaffirm my commitment to respectful behaviour and inclusive participation in our democratic process," he added, saying he had also spoken to Paterson to ensure he is okay.
In a statement to Nine.com.au, Paterson said he accepted debate in politics as healthy, but said a line had been crossed.
"Robust debate on polling booths is a healthy thing but it should never get physical," he said.
"Anyone standing for public office has to accept legitimate scrutiny about their record, including One Nation.
"Voters have a right to know David Farley was a Labor member, aspiring candidate and donor before they make their decision about who represents them in Farrer."
The by-election to replace previous Liberal leader Sussan Ley will take place on Saturday, with the Liberal Party, Nationals and One Nation all running candidates, as well as an independent campaign from Michelle Milthorpe.
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