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Will 2022 be the year of independents?

Tom McIlroy
Tom McIlroyCanberra Bureau Chief

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The 2022 federal election looks set to be remembered for a surge in independent candidates.

The political newcomers – mostly women challenging sitting moderate Liberal MPs in winnable inner-city electorates – are catching headlines and giving voters an alternative to the big parties.

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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief based in the press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously the AFR’s political correspondent. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com

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