Zoe Daniel: An independent's view of the election

Zoe Daniel is a former ABC foreign correspondent.  She’s worked as a journalist for more than 30 years.  So why on Earth would she consider running for parliament.   In this episode of The Briefing, Zoe joins us to talk about her motivation, her policies, her plans if Australia elects a hung parliament…..and what it’s like to get down and dirty in the murky world of politics.   Zoe is running as an independent in the Melbourne seat of Goldstein against the Coalition’s Tim Wilson when Australia heads to the polls on May 21   Todays Headlines Close contact rules to end in NSW and VIC The campaign trail: Scare tactics step up Ukraine: the battle for Donbas has begun Ben Roberts-Smith calls first witness Ash Barty picks up the golf clubs   Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast  Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU