Crossfire Between ‘Freedom Parties’ Cost Seats at Election: One Nation Candidate

Crossfire Between ‘Freedom Parties’ Cost Seats at Election: One Nation Candidate
A pre-polling centre in Hampton in Melbourne, Australia, on May 18, 2022. Daniel Pockett/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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Unsuccessful One Nation candidate George Christensen admits the lack of coordination between “pro-freedom” political parties at the recent federal election likely cost several Senate seats.

The comments come after the left-wing Australian Greens secured a record haul of seats at the election and whose preference votes, along with the so-called “teal” independents, helped the opposition Labor Party win office.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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