Australian politicians who switched sides

Almost every politician elected to the Australian Parliament is a member of a political party. Since it is quite difficult to get elected without the financial backing of a political party, we don't find many independent politicians elected to the parliament.

Left to Right: Cheryl Kernot, Bob Katter, Joseph Lyons, Pauline Hanson, Mark Latham, Jacqui Lambie, and Billy Hughes Source: SBS Tamil

A few politicians have switched sides after being elected to the parliament.  Some have made that switch more than once.  Some have changed the course of this country and its government.

Kulasegaram Sanchayan explores.

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