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Tuckey refuses to be gracious in defeat

Wilson Tuckey has spoken publicly for the first time since losing the West Australian seat of O'Connor to Nationals MP Tony Crook at the federal election.

Mr Tuckey held a press conference outside his home where a hand-made sign read: "Where's da money, Mr Crook?"

The veteran politician says he has no intention of being gracious to his successor who he claims won on fraudulent advertising.

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