Dr Kerryn Phelps vying for a seat in federal Parliament
Medicare, climate change and the 'humane treatment' of asylum-seekers are key policies for the Wentworth GP
17th September 2018
High-profile doctor and past AMA president Dr Kerryn Phelps is vying for a job in federal Parliament, but has a steep hill to climb to win the seat of Wentworth off the Liberals.
Dr Kerryn Phelps speaks to reporters. Photo: Facebook/Kerryn Phelps
Dr Phelps announced on Sunday she would stand as an independent in the Wentworth by-election after the seat was left vacant by former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, who was ousted from the top