VIDEO: Will the phenomenon of the teal independents continue?
While Bradfield did not succumb to the teal tide at the last election, independent Nicolette Boele lost to Liberal MP Paul Fletcher - but only just.
Teal independent candidate Nicolette Boele speaks to 7.30's Sarah Ferguson about her second shot at winning the seat of Bradfield.
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- West Australian
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