Liberal MP Dave Sharma says putting more independents in Parliament is a “recipe for paralysis and uncertainty” as he faces independent challenger Allegra Spender in the seat of Wentworth.
Mr Sharma said voters are aware of the uncertainty created by independents in Parliament.
“That’s exactly what we don’t need at a federal government level,” he told Sky News Australia.
“We need a government that can get on with tackling the tough national challenges.”