While the law has since been changed stopping political parties campaigning directly for other political parties, that the seat has been traditionally safe for Labor has meant the Liberals have often run dead. Since the turn of the millennium, they have often been pushed into third place on the primary vote, allowing other parties, like the Greens in 2002, to become the main challengers to Labor.
The political dynamics of the seat have changed due to a law change prohibiting direct campaigning for other parties, resulting in Liberal candidates often struggling to compete effectively. Since the turn of the millennium, they have frequently finished third in primary votes, allowing other parties like the Greens (in 2002) to become major challengers to Labor.