Teal candidates hard to find in Queensland as Climate 200 seeks to spark community action

With less than nine months before an election, lobby group is yet to find an independent candidate who aligns with their values

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Less than nine months out from the Queensland state election, not a single ‘teal’ candidate has emerged to attract funding from influential lobby group Climate 200.

Experts say it’s increasingly unlikely credible teal challengers will emerge ahead of the October poll, given the time needed for an independent to build name recognition in the electorate.

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