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Katherine Deves’ controversial opinions on transgender women in sport made Warringah the focal point of a national transgender debate.

‘Disgrace and outrage’: Liberal bloodletting continues over Warringah defeat

Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg told Warringah members it was shameful they were not allowed to help select their own election candidate.

  • Matthew Knott

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Scott Morrison with his right-hand man and close ally in NSW, Alex Hawke.

‘Not a dictatorship’: Liberals blast Morrison, Hawke over preselection debacle

In an email to members, Liberal heavyweights have said the party’s constitution was “twisted and buckled” in NSW. However Morrison’s ally Alex Hawke has hit back.

  • Michael Koziol
The man behind the machine: former Labor adviser turned teal mastermind Anthony Reed in Sydney on Sunday.

‘Arguably we won in January’: The Labor campaign man behind Sydney’s teal wave

Anthony Reed warned the Liberals there were “many other seats” where his playbook for success could be replicated.

  • Michael Koziol
Climate change and issues of integrity were front of mind in the teal seats.

Inside the teal wave: How the independent revolution happened

Organisation, money and a political position that the Liberal Party no longer occupies: This is the secret sauce that some think could change the face of Australian politics.

  • Royce Millar
Independent candidate for Warringah Zali Steggall greets early voters and casts her vote at Balgowlah North Public School. Sydney. ausvotes22 Saturday 21 May, 2022. Photo: Louise Kennerley/The Sydney Morning Herald SMH

Steggall retains Warringah, overcoming Deves challenge

Liberal Finance Minister Simon Birmingham has said there were “clear mistakes” and “process breakdowns” in the pre-selection of Liberal candidate Deves.

  • Nick Bonyhady
Transgender and gender diverse issues became an unexpected part of the 2022 election campaign.

‘My anxiety is at an all-time high’: How the election affected transgender families

The politicisation of transgender issues is taking a serious toll on trans and gender diverse communities, says LGBTQI+ and mental health organisations.

  • Billie Eder
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Wentworth, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, was home to some of the most trivial accusations in the campaign.

Corflutes and complaints: Is this the pettiest election campaign ever?

Trivia thrives in a policy-free zone. And it seems like this election campaign has been the pettiest Australia has ever seen.

  • Michael Koziol
Katherine Deves was joined by former prime minister John Howard on the campaign trail in Warringah on Wednesday.

Deves says ‘no need’ to meet transgender groups as Howard backs her views

“I have gay and lesbian people in my family. I speak to them regularly, so I don’t feel that I need to go any further than that,” the Liberal candidate said as she hit the streets with John Howard.

  • Michael Koziol
Composite - Greg Bondar from Christian group Family Voice. 13th May 2022. Photo: Edwina Pickles / SMH
“We want to see the detail of the legislation before considering giving the new laws our support,” says Keysar Trad. 
Surinder Jain the Director and National Vice President of the Hindu Council of Australia prays in front of the swastika, a sacred Hindu symbol. The NSW Parliament is moving to ban the Nazi swastika. Hindu & Jewish representatives want to use this opportunity to educate people. Longueville, NSW. 22nd April, 2022. Photo: Kate Geraghty

How are faith communities responding to Katherine Deves?

Christian, Muslim and Hindu community leaders weigh in on the Liberal candidate’s inflammatory transgender comments, and their possible electoral impact.

  • Matthew Knott
Katherine Deves, Liberal candidate for Warringah.

‘Not my fault’ if moderate Liberals lose seats: Katherine Deves

The controversial Liberal candidate for Warringah accused her party colleagues of “not reading the room” on the issue of women’s-only sport.

  • Latika Bourke

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