Could a climate of change eject the Liberals from the Perth blue-ribbon seat of Curtin?

Julie Bishop's former electorate in Perth's affluent western suburbs has been in conservative hands since its creation. Independent Kate Chaney hopes to change thatAustralian election voters' guide: everything you need to knowInteractive seat explorer: familiarise yourself with the state of playRead Guardian Australia's full federal election coverageGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingCurtin is the type of safe seat that doesn't normally see or hear a lot from politicians."I've been here for 17 years, I've never met one," says a local men's hairstylist, Peter Alan. "I find it a bit weird that, as a business owner, I've never seen a politician." Continue reading...