Opinion

Phillip O'Neill writes: The record of celebrity candidates is mixed, although we remember the winners

By Phillip O'Neill
September 27 2021 - 6:00am
Celebrity status anxiety in tough political arena
Celebrity status anxiety in tough political arena

Sports shooter Daniel Repacholi, endorsed on Friday as Labor's candidate for the seat of Hunter, has been tagged as a "celebrity candidate".

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