2 h. ago Fake reviews, a bewildered family: Following the threads of a candidate’s business empire

A Liberal candidate in suburban Melbourne paints himself as a successful “small businessman”. I started looking into his businesses, and found some very surprising results.

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5 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Fake reviews and a bewildered family, a close look at Zahid Safi’s businesses; Ryan blanks camera crew in awkward pre

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Events

5 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Fake reviews and a bewildered family, a close look at Zahid Safi’s businesses; Advance Australia reported over ‘community advisors’ at polling stations

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24 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Ryan blanks camera crew in awkward pre

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32 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Federal election 2025 continues; Muslim lobby group rolls out attack ads against Labor

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32 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Ryan accuses Libs of pork

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3 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats week three as it happened: Adam Bandt DJs like nobody is watching (but everyone is); How much will Gaza conflict matter in Wills?

In a crisp white tee, Adam Bandt dropped the beat, not the policy, at Revolver. No talk of rent or climate fears, just bass and synths and dance floor cheers.

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3 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Adam Bandt DJs like nobody is watching (but everyone is); How much will Gaza conflict matter in Wills?

In a crisp white tee, Adam Bandt dropped the beat, not the policy, at Revolver. No talk of rent or climate fears, just bass and synths and dance floor cheers.

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3 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: How much will Gaza conflict matter in Wills?; Coffee and chai with Casey’s social media champion; ‘Genuine local’ Julian Hill takes on Liberals over his address

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4 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Coffee and chai with Casey’s social media champion; ‘Genuine local’ Julian Hill takes on Liberals over his address; Hamer addresses property controversy

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Culture

4 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: ‘Genuine local’ Julian Hill takes on Liberals over his address; Hamer addresses property controversy;

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Culture

5 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Hamer addresses property controversy; Apparent push

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Society

5 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Apparent push polling in Kooyong; Amelia Hamer revealed as beneficiary of $20m family trust; Wilson campaigns on cost of living

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Society

5 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Amelia Hamer revealed as beneficiary of $20m family trust; Wilson is no campaign bunny as cost of living bites

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Economics

6 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Amelia Hamer revealed as beneficiary of $20m family trust; Forum fury over refugee claims in Wills

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6 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Forum fury over refugee claims in Wills; Zoe Daniel calls out ‘dangerous’ campaigning

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6 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Zoe Daniel calls out ‘dangerous’ campaigning; Monique Ryan fury at ‘insulting’ action figure meme

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6 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Statement earrings, hoodies, keep cups: It’s all about the campaign merch; Monique Ryan fury at ‘insulting’ action figure meme

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6 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Monique Ryan fury at ‘insulting’ action figure; Statement earrings, hoodies, keep cups: It’s all about the campaign merch

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7 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Statement earrings, hoodies, keep cups: It’s all about the campaign merch

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