Are the independents in with a chance? (and how preferences work)
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We hear a lot of from the big parties during election season. They have big budgets, big names and some big impact... But last federal election a sweep of independents made their way into parliament. And this year, there's a whole new crop who want to make a name for themselves and we're speaking to one of them, Erchana Murray-Bartlett. Plus we get into how preferences work and what they mean for your vote. Guest: Erchana Murray-Bartlett, independent candidate for McPherson Shalailah Medhora, political reporter, triple j hack Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Listen to our deep dive wherever you get your podcasts Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30