The outsiders who could dominate the election

<p>More than in any other election, next month’s poll will feature a defining number of independent candidates. They represent a new, well-organised reaction against the major parties. For the Liberals, they also represent a threat that may one day see the party split.</p><p>Today, contributor to The Monthly Margaret Simons on the independents who could go on to hold the balance of power.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Contributor to <em>The Monthly</em> Margaret Simons.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Background reading: </strong><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2022/april/1648731600/margaret-simons/independents-and-balance-power">Independents and the balance of power</a> in <em>The Monthly</em>.</p><p><br /></p><p>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>