Nepean byelection LIVE: Liberal Party fight to retain seat as One Nation mount challenge
Voting is underway in the Nepean byelection, with polling stations open from 8.00am to 6.00pm. Major candidates, including One Nation's Darren Hercus and Liberal Party candidate Anthony Marsh, have been engaging voters at polling locations. Independent candidate Tracee Hutchison is also in the race, as the Liberal Party seeks to retain the seat amid a challenge from One Nation.
- ▪Polling stations across the Nepean electorate opened at 8.00am and will close at 6.00pm.
- ▪One Nation candidate Darren Hercus was seen speaking with voters at the Rosebud Sea Scouts Hall.
- ▪Liberal Party candidate Anthony Marsh was present alongside Opposition Leader Jess Wilson and former opposition leader Brad Battin.
- ▪Independent candidate Tracee Hutchison is running in the Nepean byelection.
- ▪The Liberal Party is fighting to hold onto the seat against a growing challenge from One Nation.
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2.00pmIn pictures: Voters head to the pollsBy Voting centres across the Nepean electorate opened at 8.00am, and will close this evening at 6.00.Our photographer Wayne Taylor has been on the ground at the Rosebud Sea Scouts Hall this morning, where many of the major candidates are in attendance. Take a look below.One Nation’s Darren Hercus speaks with a voter at the Rosebud Sea Scouts Hall. Wayne TaylorIndependent candidate Tracee Hutchison.Wayne TaylorFormer opposition leader Brad Battin, Opposition Leader Jess Wilson, and Liberal Party candidate Anthony Marsh. Wayne TaylorShare
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