Zhi Soon

Zhi Soon is a rising political figure who recently made headlines by winning the seat of Banks in Sydney, marking a significant shift in the electorate's political landscape. Migrating from Malaysia as a child, Soon campaigned effectively against Liberal frontbencher David Coleman, benefiting from strong preference flows and achieving a notable swing towards him, despite only a slight increase in the Labor party's primary vote. His victory reflects the changing demographics and sentiments within the constituency.