FAQ
1. Why did you register as a party?
We haven't had any independents elected to the Legislative Assembly in 26 years. The ACT's Hare-Clark electoral system favours the major parties as most candidates are elected through the distribution of party-based preferences. Using a party construct to group independents together significantly increases our chances of success. We are working together wherever we can while remaining completely free to disagree. Our shared policy platform reflects areas of unanimous agreement among all our candidates, which means everything you hear from our candidates reflects their own personal beliefs. There is no 'party line' to toe.
2. Where are your preferences going?
We're encouraging people to vote for all Independents for Canberra candidates first, followed by any other credible independents, as this is the best way to ensure independents are elected. It's vital that you vote 1 for your favourite independent candidate. In the ACT, preference decisions are entirely in the hands of voters; parties no longer control how preferences flow. Some parties make preference deals that are communicated on their how-to-vote cards. We have not, and will not, make any preference deals with anyone.
3. Who will you support in government?
Independents for Canberra has no allegiance to any other party. Our promise is to support the best ideas, regardless of where they come from. We plan to hold the government accountable by advocating for change from the crossbench, where our voice can be most effective. If we are in a position to determine who forms government, we will negotiate in good faith and consider who won the most seats, who will pledge support for our policy commitments and whether the prospective governing party has any policies that our community finds objectionable.
4. Do you support access to free, safe, supported abortion?
Yes.
5. Do you support progressive voluntary-assisted dying laws?
Yes.
6. Do you support climate action?
Yes.
