Allegra Spender, who could hold the balance of power after the next federal election, grew up in privilege but prides herself on being able to talk to anyone.
Allegra Spender at Piña Cafe: “I didn’t expect to get so much joy from being the local member and seeing the world through other people’s eyes.” Louie Douvis
A dozen or so trendy Sydneysiders are assembled impatiently along a brick wall, desperate for a table at Piña, the lively eatery which spills out into Orwell Street in Potts Point.
It’s a sunny Wednesday afternoon and the stream of would-be diners are told to cool their heels. The wait will be at least 20 minutes.
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