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#political-campaigning

Michael B. Fernandez recalls receiving a pound of ground beef with a note saying: We know you like dogs, marking an indirect threat against him.

In the 2025 Australian federal election, around A$40 million was spent on social media advertising by political parties and various interest groups.

This election highlights the significance of social media as candidates increasingly turn to platforms like WeChat and RedNote to connect with younger voters.

Voters hate rorts, and politicians love to accuse each other of rorting. Election rorts are when the parties distribute taxpayer dollars unfairly to boost their chances of winning votes.

Farage told the man: "Our voters loathe the Conservative party. [Making a deal with them] is the last thing they'd ever want me to do. And frankly, if I do a deal with someone, I shake their hand, I look them in the eye and I trust them. I don't trust them."

I'm standing because, until the people come to their senses, I will not back down. We've seen increased abuse and even threats but I'm committed to this cause.