In the 2022 Federal Election, there’s been plenty of focus on selected high-profile ‘teal’ independents – whether it’s business woman and daughter of Carla Zampatti, Allegra Spender, or Olympic medallist Zali Steggall.
In the past, we’ve also seen well-known media and sporting personalities put up for pre-selection in key seats in a bid to capitalise on recognition and dominate the media cycle.
With a potentially game-changing Federal Election just around the corner, Variety Australia takes a look at some of the biggest entertainers and personalities who’ve attempted to make it in Canberra, with varying degrees of success, and those giving it a red-hot-go in 2022.