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Why did a TV star suddenly get political?

Aaron Patrick
Aaron PatrickSenior correspondent

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Lifeguard Anthony “Harries” Carroll became famous rescuing struggling swimmers on the television show Bondi Rescue.

Now he’s coming to the rescue of a politician, Dave Sharma, by appearing in an ad for the Liberal backbencher who represents Wentworth, the seat covering Bondi Beach.

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Aaron Patrick is the senior correspondent. He writes about politics and business from the Sydney newsroom. Email Aaron at apatrick@afr.com

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