The independent insurgency threatening the Liberals

Traditionally the Liberal Party’s biggest threat at federal elections is the Labor Party. But this time they’re facing an insurgency in their heartland. A number of high profile and well resourced independent candidates are challenging Liberal MPs in some of the party’s safest seats. Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper , Mike Seccombe on what is motivating this wave of independents, and how they could end up shaping the future of Australian politics. Guest: National Correspondent for The Saturday Paper , Mike Seccombe. Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.