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Has David done any preference deals?

Answer

David hasn't done a 'preference deal’ with any other party or candidate.

After changes made by Malcolm Turnbull’s government, it is now up to every individual voter to decide where they direct their preferences. Political parties and candidates can only choose who to put on their how to vote card.

David welcomes other parties and candidates choosing to preference him on their how to vote cards.

David has chosen to list the other Independent candidate, Kim Rubenstein (Kim4Canberra), on his how to vote card.

This is consistent with his goal to give the ACT an Independent voice in the Senate standing up for our community.