A teal independent candidate is on track to win the Pittwater by-election in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, traditionally a safe seat for the Liberals. While Liberal Senator Jane Hume downplays the significance of the results, attributing it to 'exceptional circumstances', the outcome signifies a potential shift in voting patterns.
A teal independent looks set to win the byelection in Pittwater , traditionally a safe seat for the Liberals in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, however Liberal Senator Jane Hume has sought to downplay the significance of the initial results. Liberal Senator Jane Hume has hosed down speculation a teal independent’s likely win in the Pittwater byelection in Sydney’s Northern Beaches signals a broader voting trend.
Jacqui Scruby speaking to the press at Bayview Scout Hall on Sunday. Picture: John Feder / The Australian “The one seat that was won by a teal, I think there was some pretty exceptional circumstances with the resignation of the previous member and I am sure that is what played out.Ms Hume discussed the early results from the Pittwater byelection with Sky News Australia on Monday. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman
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