Voter sentiment in plain sight online

By Maeve Bannister
Updated May 25 2022 - 3:41am, first published 3:31am
Online data showed independents like Monique Ryan (centre) gave disillusioned voters an alternative.
Online data showed independents like Monique Ryan (centre) gave disillusioned voters an alternative.

At least eight new independent MPs are set to enter parliament following the federal election, surprising everyone except an analyst who says online data predicted the result.