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Australia’s minor parties: A brief history

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From the Animal Justice Party to the Western Australia Party, Australia has over 30 different parties running in this year's federal election and the majority of them are considered 'minor parties'. We take a brief look at some of Australia's better-known minor parties, some led by Clive Palmer, Pauline Hanson and Bob Katter, and explore how they could impact the upcoming election.
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