Rise of rural independents who could influence election outcome

Jamieson Murphy
Updated April 19 2022 - 2:16pm, first published 7:00am
UNCONSTRAINTED: Rob Priestly (Nicholls), Helen Haines (Indi MP) and Suzie Holt (Groom) are among a wave of rural independents in this election.
UNCONSTRAINTED: Rob Priestly (Nicholls), Helen Haines (Indi MP) and Suzie Holt (Groom) are among a wave of rural independents in this election.

A GENERAL feeling of political disillusionment in the regions has led to a surge of strong rural independent candidates, who could have a major influence on the outcome of the upcoming election and the future of their communities for years to come, political pundits say.

Jamieson Murphy

Jamieson Murphy

News director

Newcastle Herald news director. Interested in any and all yarns. Whisper g'day mate to me at jamieson.murphy@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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