Claim: Bill Wentworth (born in 1907), also known as  "William Charles Wentworth IV," was a Communist Party member from 1943-1945, then changed to an Independent runner from 1945-197; then,  stood for the Senate in New South Wales at the December 1977 election, polling 2.1 percent of the vote.
Evidence: Independent (1943–1945)
Liberal Party of Australia (1945–1977)
Independent (after 1977)