Chinese voters to have influence in ‘certain seats': Tom Connell
The seat of Bennelong has a high number of Chinese Australians, with a 'strong swing' against the Liberal Party.
Teal MP Monique Ryan was handing out pamphlets in Chinese at her pre-polling booths, while her opponent, Liberal candidate for Kooyong Amelia Hamer, didn't, which may contribute to Ms Ryan's win.

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