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Why Don't Bald Politicians Get Elected? | Chris Taylor

Australia's politicians enjoyed an evening of formality and humour at the annual Midwinter Ball, which has Dom and Chris investigate the hesitancy Australian (and global!) voters have toward electing bald politicians.

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