Prime Minister Scott Morrison has slammed independent candidates targeting Liberal seats as the 'voices of Labor' following revelations one was a member of the ALP for three years.
Professor Ryan’s confession drew a similar response from Mr Morrison during a visit to the seat of Longman in Queensland on Tuesday.
“This is not some independent movement. This is a political party which is opposing the LNP, the Liberal Party, the Nationals." Climate activist Simon Holmes à Court - the son of billionaire businessman Robert Holmes à Court - is providing backing to the independents through his Climate 200 Organisation and said earlier this month he was on track to raise $20million to fund campaigns against Liberal MPs at the next election.
“That's what they're about and I tell you what, up here in Queensland, they don't need big money from southern states telling them who their voices are, and down in Josh's electorate and other places, I think this just exposes what this movement is all about.
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