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An uphill battle in safe Liberal seats - but some independents are having a red-hot go

Independent candidate for Goldstein Zoe Daniel.

Independent candidate for Goldstein Zoe Daniel. Credit: SBS News

As a federal election draws closer, a number of pro-climate action, pro-integrity, independent female candidates are challenging sitting MPs in comfortable Liberal electorates.


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As a federal election draws closer, a number of pro-climate action, pro-integrity, independent female candidates are challenging sitting MPs in comfortable Liberal electorates.



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