April 22, 2022
The NSW Liberal candidate who ‘won’t be silenced’ according to Scott Morrison has evaded public scrutiny at a local campaign forum for the second time in a week.
Read MoreApril 21, 2022
Australian federal election campaigns are normally focused on the outer suburbs of major cities, home to several marginal electorates. But in 2022, a crop of high-profile independent candidates has drawn new attention to a number of inner city seats. Ashleigh Raper joined James Glenday...
Read MoreApril 20, 2022
The front yard sign index might prove an accurate indication that three or four more Climate 200 independents will find themselves elected to the House. But we can’t be sure who they might support in the event of a hung parliament.
Read MoreApril 20, 2022
Our spies in the very safe Liberal seat of Mackellar, held by Jason Falinski, are reporting pricey outdoor advertising that’s paid for by an independent.
Read MoreApril 20, 2022
The Independent movement has risen on the determination to restore the integrity that our two-party system fails to uphold, writes Professor Kerryn Phelps.
Read MoreApril 19, 2022
Greater climate action and a stronger corruption watchdog are leading the list of demands from independent candidates in the event of a hung parliament after Prime Minister Scott Morrison left the door open to negotiating with the crossbench to hold power.
Read MoreApril 19, 2022
Scott Morrison is refusing to rule out a deal with the independents if he finds himself short of an outright majority after the election, despite equating them with “uncertainty and chaos”.
Read MoreApril 17, 2022
Foreign minister says she has made it ‘explicitly clear’ she does not agree with comments made by Warringah candidate
Read MoreApril 14, 2022
Climate change is a key issue at this election. Dr Sophie and panelists Greg Mullins and Martijn Wilder discussed its impact and the economic opportunities a transition to renewables will bring.
Read MoreApril 13, 2022
Climate change is the issue on a lot of Aussie's minds right now, following months of devastating floods and unprecedented rainfall along much of the east coast. According to our recent Mamamia Votes survey, it's the number one issue deciding how most Australian women will vote...
Read MoreApril 12, 2022
The Mackellar electorate has been a traditionally safe Liberal seat for more than seven decades. Could that change this election?
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