Teal independent Jacqui Scruby coasts to byelection win in Sydney Liberal heartland
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#6RKEW)
Scruby was backed by Climate 200 in the fight for the northern beaches seat
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A Climate 200-backed independent is on track to secure a comfortable victory in the latest contest between the Liberal party and teal candidates.
The Liberals were defending three heartland seats in northern Sydney byelections on Saturday, and were on track to easily hold two of those as votes were counted on Saturday night.
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