Australian election 2022: from anti-vaxxers to revolutionaries, what do the minor parties running for the Senate stand for?

Know what's behind the innocent-sounding names of more than 30 minor and micro parties running this federal election, and find out what the lesser-known groups are after - before you cast your vote on the Senate ballot paper

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The Coalition, Labor and the Greens (plus the wave of independents) are getting most of the headlines in this election. But your ballot papers will also be full of candidates representing parties you might not know much - or anything - about.

From the big-spender ads of the United Australia party and the re-election desires of One Nation, to a bunch of micro-parties representing niche interests, Australia's democracy and elections are a rich tapestry - and it takes all types to make a campaign.

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