Labor MP pushes ACT governance overhaul after nearly losing seat
Labor MP David Smith has pushed new policies after nearly losing his seat to an independent candidate.
Why it mattersSmith's sudden push after nearly losing shows Labor's once-solid grip on Canberra may be loosening. The next election could be closer than expected.
AustraliaACT voters are increasingly open to independents, potentially ending decades of Labor dominance in the territory and shifting how federal representatives work.
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