Pork barrelling: How it pays to have an electoral contest in regional Australia

Adam Holmes
May 23 2019 - 6:00am
In the space of an hour, Launceston mayor Albert Van Zetten was at Liberal and Labor announcements as they attempted to outbid each other for spending promises in Bass. Pictures: Paul Scambler
In the space of an hour, Launceston mayor Albert Van Zetten was at Liberal and Labor announcements as they attempted to outbid each other for spending promises in Bass. Pictures: Paul Scambler

The Coalition's small target election strategy meant regional Australian cities like Launceston and Wodonga were major winners while others failed to get much attention at all.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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