Ex tropical cyclone Alfred has left a trail of destruction across the Queensland and NSW coastline with it's impacts still being felt today, but while the wind and rain lashed the country, it also impacted Australia's upcoming election.

How important are the optics of a politician during a natural disaster? As we've seen from PM's of the past, it can be make or break when it happens right before the polls open.

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