Helen Haines makes history as she claims the seat of Indi
Helen Haines has become the first independent to succeed an independent in a federal seat, after claiming victory in Indi.
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Ms Haines was chosen by the Voices of Indi to succeed former member for Indi Cathy McGowan, with Ms McGowan describing the pair as being from the 'same stable'.
Speaking to her orange supporters Dr Haines claimed victory.
Helen Haines makes history as she claims the seat of Indi
"No where has anywhere bucked the trend like Indi," she told those gathered.
"Tonight everyone we have made Australian federal history."
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