LNP's Cameron Caldwell wins Fadden by-election

LNP's Cameron Caldwell and wife Lauren are seen voting during polling day for the by-election in the federal Queensland seat of Fadden. Source: AAP / JONO SEARLE

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The Coalition has won a by-election for the Queensland seat of Fadden - securing a moderate swing towards it just months after its unprecedented loss in Aston. The results means Gold Coast city councilor Cameron Caldwell will replace former minister Stuart Robert.

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LNP's Cameron Caldwell wins Fadden by-election

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The Coalition has won a by-election for the Queensland seat of Fadden - securing a moderate swing towards it just months after its unprecedented loss in Aston. The results means Gold Coast city councilor Cameron Caldwell will replace former minister Stuart Robert.

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