As well as resulting in a change in government the 2022 federal election had several unique features. The major parties had the lowest proportion of primary preferences in any election. Independents, many of whom campaigned on climate policy, political integrity and gender diversity won seats including in traditional liberal electorates. Many of the independents are female, with the highest proportion of women ever in the House of Representatives

The Newcastle Institute’s September event (13^th September 6.00pm- 7.30 pm) will discuss the lessons from the 2022 Federal election for Australian citizens. Facilitated by Cheryl Kernot, former Leader of the Australian Democrats and Labor member for Dickson, a panel of experts will provide critical analysis of the ‘22 election and lessons for communities. The panel includes:

• Professor Frank Bongiorno, Professor of History at ANU
• Professor Chris Wallace from School of Politics Economics & Society, University of Canberra
• Bill Browne, Director of the Democracy & Accountability Program from the Australia Institute

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