The independent candidate at the centre of the fake poll scandal in the seat of Curtin admits her campaign made a mistake in sending the information to the media.

The poll was reportedly carried out by ReachTel which claimed there would be huge swing against the Liberal Party.

ReachTel later confirmed it did not carry out the poll.

Independent candidate Louise Stewart spoke to Gareth Parker saying they are trying to identify who was responsible for the poll.

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