Opinion

The Eden-Monaro byelection result had a lesson for everyone

John Warhurst
Updated July 2 2021 - 2:05am, first published July 9 2020 - 4:30am
The Liberals will have to choose between giving Fiona Kotvojs a third shot at taking Eden-Monaro, or going for a bigger name. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
The Liberals will have to choose between giving Fiona Kotvojs a third shot at taking Eden-Monaro, or going for a bigger name. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Four women stood out last Saturday evening as the results from the Eden-Monaro byelection came through. The first two were the candidates, Kristy McBain and Fiona Kotvojs. They made their appearances close to midnight and each was impressive. Kotvojs was graceful and generous under pressure, and McBain likewise, but also, as befitted the likely victor, passionate and committed to action. The nation was well served not just by these two candidates but also by the other 12.

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John Warhurst

John Warhurst

Canberra Times columnist

John Warhurst is an emeritus professor of political science at the Australian National University and a regular columnist for The Canberra Times.

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