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At least eight new independent MPs are set to enter parliament following the federal election, surprising everyone except an analyst who says online data predicted the result.
Politics
Opponents of an LNP candidate for a key Brisbane seat have wasted no time in taking political advantage of a potential police investigation sparked by doubts over his claims to live in the electorate.
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Brisbane bayside Liberal MP Andrew Laming has backflipped in court action over social media posts published in the lead-up to the 2019 federal election after seeking legal advice.
Independent MP Zali Steggall has admitted she made a “rookie error” for not properly disclosing a $100,000 donation, but denied she tried to hide the financial contribution.
Donations to Australia’s two major political parties are dominated by “large and opaque” sources, sparking calls for a real-time disclosure scheme and caps.
Far North Queensland MP Warren Entsch has made claims of voter fraud in federal elections.
