Independent candidate Kirsty O'Connell has defended her connection with divisive former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull ahead of the Upper Hunter by-election.

Independent candidate Kirsty O'Connell has defended her connection with divisive former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull ahead of the Upper Hunter by-election.

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