Katherine Deves among four NSW upper house candidates revealed by One Nation
Former Liberal party candidate Katherine Deves has been announced as a candidate for the One Nation party in the upcoming New South Wales state election. Deves, known for her controversial stance on transgender women in sports, stated she joined the party to contribute to the nation's recovery.
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This move highlights the shifting political landscape in Australia as minor parties attempt to capitalize on high-profile figures from major parties to gain legislative influence.
Katherine Deves as a Liberal party candidate in 2022. She will stand for One Nation at next year’s NSW election. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Katherine Deves as a Liberal party candidate in 2022. She will stand for One Nation at next year’s NSW election. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP One Nation Katherine Deves among four NSW upper house candidates revealed by One Nation Party’s NSW leader Mike Newman says contenders are ‘people from the real world’ and not ‘career politicians’
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The failed federal Liberal candidate Katherine Deves, who campaigned to exclude transgender women from women’s sport, will stand for One Nation at next year’s New South Wales election.
Deves was among four NSW Legislative Council candidates announced by One Nation’s NSW leader, Mike Newman, on Sunday.
The NSW election will be held on 13 March.
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