Ex-Carlton star Anthony Koutoufides mulls run as independent in Melbourne federal election

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Ex-Carlton star Anthony Koutoufides mulls run as independent in Melbourne federal election
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Former AFL player Anthony Koutoufides is considering running as an independent candidate in the upcoming federal election, targeting Greens leader Adam Bandt's seat in Melbourne. Koutoufides, who previously campaigned for lord mayor of Melbourne, is expected to make a decision soon.

Former Carlton star Anthony Koutoufides has been approached to run as an independent in the federal election and is set to make a decision soon.Former Carlton star Anthony Koutoufides has been approached to run as an independent in the federal election and is set to make a decision soon.The former AFL player and failed Melbourne lord mayoral candidate Anthony Koutoufides is considering a tilt at the Greens leader Adam Bandt’s seat at the upcoming federal election.

“I’ve got a taste for it, and I’m looking forward to the future,” he said in comments reported in the Herald Sun. “I’ll be proud to run on my record of getting dental into Medicare for kids, securing workers the right to disconnect and delivering climate action.”

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