Why Queensland is home to maverick politicians like Clive Palmer and Pauline Hanson
Queensland has long been home to some of Australia's most notable political mavericks.
For years the country has witnessed the likes of Pauline Hanson, Clive Palmer and Bob Katter rise, fall and rise again.
But what is it about the Sunshine State that makes maverick candidates popular, and what could happen at next month's federal election?
What is a maverick?
According to associate professor Paul Williams, a political analyst from Griffith University, a maverick, simply put, is someone who "bucks the system and goes against the grain".
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