High-calibre independent has Liberals sweating in safe seat of Curtin
A tussle between independent Kate Chaney and Liberal incumbent Celia Hammond for Perth’s blue ribbon seat of Curtin is tight and crucial to the overall outcome.
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A tussle between independent Kate Chaney and Liberal incumbent Celia Hammond for Perth’s blue ribbon seat of Curtin is tight and crucial to the overall outcome.
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Fred Chaney was deputy leader of the Liberal Party from 1989 to 1990 and served as a minister in the Fraser government.