Andrew Dickens: Why is Qiulae Wong polling so well when her policies are so radical?

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Oct 13, 2026 · 2m · transcript

So, if Qiulae Wong is generally considered to be the best thing in last night's debate, how did she do it and how is her fringe party keeping popular enough to perhaps enter Parliament?

Her greatest strength last night was acting like a normal person.

It struck me that she was the only person on our screen that was not a career politician.

That includes the panel who were full of broadcasters who make their living talking about politics all the time.

Q is 38. She's had career background in sustainable business. She's been successful enough to buy a house. She's got kids. She is comfortable…