Independents for Canberra

We can make Canberra a fairer, healthier, safer, more cohesive and more prosperous place for everyone who calls our city home. To get us there, we need a new kind of politics free of vested interests. We need independents. Volunteer to help at independentsforcanberra.com/join

Vote for ALL Independents for Canberra candidates before any of the three major parties if you want to see independents elected in this year's ACT Election. independentsforcanberra.com

Today we’re delighted to announce three compelling support candidates in the electorate of Kurrajong! All putting their hands up to support the independent movement because they want to see change. People in Kurrajong can vote 1 to 5 Independents for Canberra on October 19.

Will we wake up to a crossbench of independents in the ACT Legislative Assembly on October 20? abc.net.au/news/2024-09-1…

Our campaign launch at the Old Canberra Inn last Friday was a great night. Honest speeches from Tanya Keed, @DavidPocock & @EmersonACT. Fantastic live music from Bec Taylor, Monica Moore & Moondog. 150+ people in a room full of excitement. 5 weeks to go! It's time for change.

Full press release here: independentsforcanberra.com/240907mr

We are not moving quickly enough to address family, domestic and sexual violence in the ACT. It’s time for real action & a long-term commitment to the safety of women & children across our community. Fearful people who need our help are being turned away. independentsforcanberra.com/policy

We've heard far too many stories of our criminal justice system failing both victims and offenders in Canberra. We need a forward-thinking system that reduces repeat offending and keeps our community safe. Learn more at independentsforcanberra.com/policy

"Skills shortages are killing Canberran small businesses" - an opinion piece by Leanne Foresti, candidate for Ginninderra. canberradaily.com.au/opinion-skills…

We’re committing to train and retain more GPs in the ACT. It’s great to have @RACGP backing our proposal. We’re calling on all other parties and candidates to commit to pulling CBR off the bottom of the ladder when it comes to GPs per capita in our city. newshub.medianet.com.au/2024/08/racgp-…

Join us for our campaign launch party on Friday 6 September where we’ll celebrate the progress we’ve made since establishing Independents for Canberra and energise ourselves for the six weeks remaining before polling day! independentsforcanberra.com/launch @DavidPocock @oldcanberr60965

Sporting organisations are calling for more support & greater investment in facilities across the ACT to promote the health and social cohesion of our communities. We’re echoing those calls and we’ll do everything we can to ensure they’re answered. 👉 independentsforcanberra.com/policy

We believe CBR should not only be an incredible place to live, but also a fantastic place to start your own business. We're committing to improving the ACT's jurisdictional competitiveness when it comes to payroll tax, insurance costs & more. Details at independentsforcanberra.com/policy

@EmersonACT has an opinion piece in @The_RiotACT today on tackling disadvantage in Canberra, entitled "When did we give up on fairness?" Check it out: the-riotact.com/when-did-we-gi…

We have the most progressive government in the country, but that's not much comfort for many Canberrans on the margins, writes Independents For Canberra candidate Thomas Emerson ow.ly/QHXJ50SYX9V

Want to see independents elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly this October? We need your help to make that happen. And with less than 10 weeks left until polling day, now’s the perfect time to get involved! Volunteer today at independentsforcanberra.com/join

Housing is a right. We need a government that treats it as such. independentsforcanberra.com/policy

What value do you place on the arts? And how would your life be affected if they disappeared? We believe our creative arts community deserves a government that takes a more collaborative approach to ensuring its long-term viability. canberradaily.com.au/dont-bring-dow…

Today we announce our first policy commitments! Learn more at independentsforcanberra.com/policy.

@DouginCanberra We’re not affiliated with the Belco Party.