Dr John Oakeshott - grandfather of former MP Rob Oakeshott - survived the Sandakan death march only to be executed by the Japanese 12 days after WWII ended.
The independent who famously delivered power to Julia Gillard says he is open to negotiating with Scott Morrison if it comes to that.
Small political players can have a big impact. Who are the'minor'candidates to watch this election and how much sway can they have in Canberra?
If Labor or the Coalition have to negotiate with the crossbench,they will face demands to block the Adani coal mine and take concrete action on climate change.
The Morrison government is at risk of losing one of its safest seats.
The independent MP who propped up the Gillard government is expected to make a fresh bid to return to Parliament.