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High-calibre independent has Liberals sweating in safe seat of Curtin

Michael BennetWA reporter

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A slew of independent candidates in NSW and Victoria have captured the national media’s attention this federal election campaign.

But an equally important and fierce tussle is playing out in Perth as independent Kate Chaney takes on Liberal incumbent Celia Hammond in the blue ribbon seat of Curtin.

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Michael Bennet is WA reporter for The Australian Financial Review based in Perth. He has worked as a journalist for more than a decade, including at The Australian where he was senior banking reporter and also covered economics, markets and deals. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.bennet@afr.com

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