Indian-born candidates hope to break 25-year drought in Qld parliament

It’s been 25 years since an Indian-born MP has sat in Queensland's Parliament. At this weekend's election, some candidates hope to change that. Members of the state's third largest immigrant community are contesting seats for most parties, but they could be campaigning against the odds.

Pinky Singh (L) with PM Scott Morrison, Palani Thevar on the campaign trail. Source: Facebook/Pinky Singh, Supplied