Perhaps more than any election before the independent candidates are dominating nearly as much of the dialogue as the leaders of the two major parties.

The interest in the independent candidates lies in the position many of them take on the political spectrum with values that align with more moderate liberals with a stronger stance against issues like climate change.

These independents provide an option for voters frustrated with the state of both parties.

Should the independents prevail on election night, they could play a major role in who leads the country.

To look at the independents, journalist Latika Bourke and senior writer Jacqueline Maley join Please Explain.

Perhaps more than any election before the independent candidates are dominating nearly as much of the dialogue as the leaders of the two major parties.
The interest in the independent candidates lies in the position many of them take on the political spectrum with values that align with more moderate liberals with a stronger stance against issues like climate change.
These independents provide an option for voters frustrated with the state of both parties.
Should the independents prevail on election night, they could play a major role in who leads the country.
To look at the independents, journalist Latika Bourke and senior writer Jacqueline Maley join Please Explain.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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