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Captain John Oakeshott in 1940.

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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Former independent MP Rob Oakeshott says he will use his election funding to pay for his three-week campaign and use the balance to contest Cowper at the next election.

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
Crossbench MPs celebrate a win in Parliament.

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
Julia Banks, Kerryn Phelps, Zali Steggall and Oliver Yates have all signed the agreement.

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
Rob Oakeshott left the Parliament in 2013.

Rob Oakeshott enters federal election race

The Morrison government is at risk of losing one of its safest seats.

  • Bevan Shields
Former independent MP Rob Oakeshott is expected to mount a comeback.

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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