Ann Capling News Today

As millions of Aussie's head to the polls, they have been left wondering why there is such an uneven ratio of volunteers from each campaign.

Few were seasoned activists. Others had crossed party lines. The unseen links among the volunteers who helped the ‘teal’ independents get to Canberra.

As late as budget night this year, Josh Frydenberg was taking visits from other Liberal MPs begging him to challenge Scott Morrison’s leadership. He refused, which might have cost him his seat.

Four insiders explain how a grassroots campaign helped Monique Ryan topple federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg and take Kooyong off the Liberals for first time since 1945.

Former ALP campaign strategist says the pandemic made voters less tolerant of major party claptrap: “They just went bang.”

Former ALP campaign strategist says the pandemic made voters less tolerant of major party claptrap: “They just went bang.”

Women account for 40 per cent of all candidates across both houses of parliament, and are volunteering for political campaigns in droves.

Josh Frydenberg, Treasurer and member for Menzies’ old electorate of Kooyong, finds his future is at the mercy of an independent and disaffected Liberals.