More than in any other election, next month’s poll will feature a defining number of independent candidates. They represent a new, well-organised reaction against the major parties. For the Liberals, they also represent a threat that may one day see the party split.

Today, contributor to The Monthly Margaret Simons on the independents who could go on to hold the balance of power.




Guest: Contributor to The Monthly Margaret Simons.




Background reading: Independents and the balance of power in The Monthly.




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More than in any other election, next month’s poll will feature a defining number of independent candidates. They represent a new, well-organised reaction against the major parties. For the Liberals, they also represent a threat that may one day see the party split.Today, contributor to The Monthly Margaret Simons on the independents who could go on to hold the balance of power. Guest: Contributor to The Monthly Margaret Simons. Background reading: <a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2022/april/1648731600/margaret-simons/independents-and-balance-power">Independents and the balance of power</a> in The Monthly. Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>

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