Exclusive: Independents pose ‘ever-present risk’ in Sydney, say NSW Liberals | AlexSmithSMH
One of the NSW government’s most senior Liberals has given a stark warning that Sydney seats are under threat from independents who should not be dismissed ahead of the March state election.
NSW has optional preferential voting, which can make it more difficult for independents to win without the boost from preferences. And unlike the federal system, the state has strict election spending caps that limit all candidates from major cash splashes. “The teal independents did well because they bring a level of co-ordination and commonality on some of society’s big challenges like climate change and integrity.
“There was a message for the federal government on the weekend, but equally we are working hard in NSW to ensure we are listening to a broad section of community and reflecting those concerns in our policies,” Griffin, the MP for Manly, said.Willoughby MP Tim James, who only just managed to beat an independent in a byelection earlier this year, said that being a strong local member was the key weapon to beating independents.
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