Rob Oakeshott
The doctor who stayed with his men, only to be executed after war's end
Dr John Oakeshott - grandfather of former MP Rob Oakeshott - survived the Sandakan death march only to be executed by the Japanese 12 days after WWII ended.
- Tony Wright
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In a 'line-ball' seat, Rob Oakeshott is trying to make his political comeback
The independent who famously delivered power to Julia Gillard says he is open to negotiating with Scott Morrison if it comes to that.
- Judith Ireland
- Explainer
- Australia votes
What is the crossbench and why does it matter?
Small political players can have a big impact. Who are the 'minor' candidates to watch this election and how much sway can they have in Canberra?
- Sumeyya Ilanbey
- Exclusive
- Australia votes
The 'price of power': Key independents list their conditions for support in next Parliament
If Labor or the Coalition have to negotiate with the crossbench, they will face demands to block the Adani coal mine and take concrete action on climate change.
- David Crowe
- Exclusive
- Federal election
Rob Oakeshott enters federal election race
The Morrison government is at risk of losing one of its safest seats.
- Bevan Shields
- Exclusive
- Federal election
Rob Oakeshott preparing to announce he will contest the 2019 election
The independent MP who propped up the Gillard government is expected to make a fresh bid to return to Parliament.
- Bevan Shields & Kylar Loussikian
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