Tony Abbott’s worst fear as Zali Steggall gets off to flying start in Warringah

The athlete-turned-lawyer who has deep roots in the electorate is set to zero in on the former PM’s weak spots

If enthusiasm and grassroots support are the keys to a successful political campaign, Zali Steggall got off to a flying start in her quest to wrest Warringah from former prime minister Tony Abbott and the Liberal party.

More than 400 supporters wearing striking turquoise “Vote 1 Zali Steggall” T-shirts assembled under a Morton Bay fig in a park in Balgowlah on Sunday morning as the athlete-turned-barrister launched her campaign as an independent.

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