Colour is a vital part of political branding. It is the way to be instantly recognised – but can also be used to trick voters. australiavotes 2022election liberal labor independents voicesof
“If you did make a fuss [in politics], all you do is draw attention to the other side anyway and you’ll probably lose votes out of it. So what’s the point?”
Purple is generally regarded as a no-go area in Australian politics because it is used by the independent Australian Electoral Commission. But in 2019, Liberal campaigns in Kooyong and Chisholm put up Chinese language signs using purple thatIndependent Zali Steggall chose turquoise as her signature colour to represent Warringah’s environment and her political views.
A spokesman for Ryan said she was inspired in her colour choice by Steggall’s campaign and that of Oliver Yates who ran as an independent for Kooyong in 2019.