We’re already seeing a great initial response to the independent movement. Check out these two recent polls from the Canberra Times and Riotact!
Media Coverage
We’ve also received some good coverage from local media following the announcement of IFC candidates for Yerrabi, Murrumbidgee and Kurrajong. You can find stories about the Yerrabi announcement in the Canberra Times here and Riotact here, followed by stories about the Murrumbidgee & Kurrajong announcement here and here.
We featured on WIN News earlier this week as well - you can find the full segment on our Instagram here and on Facebook here.
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The Campaign Begins
With lead candidates announced in every electorate, it’s now time to get out and have as many conversations as possible with community members and organisations across the ACT about the issues people want independents pursuing in the Legislative Assembly.
To get things started, we had our first ‘day of action’ on Saturday. We had stalls at 17 different locations across the ACT with candidates from every electorate chatting with locals about what matters most to them. There was so much positive engagement from people who were happy to see new faces talking about local politics.
You’ll start seeing a lot more of us now that candidates have been announced, so please keep your eyes peeled and come say g’day if you see anyone in maroon over the coming weeks and months! And if there’s anyone in particular you think we really need to connect with, please do let us know.
We’re off to a good start. Ultimately, though, our chances of success in October depend on how many people jump on board to help drive this movement forward. If you’d like to get involved as a volunteer and haven’t yet registered your interest through our website, please do so here. Candidates will be reaching out to volunteers in their electorates over the next few days to get connected, bring them into our internal comms system and start working together.
We’d love to have you involved in whatever capacity you can manage!
As always, please fire away with any questions or suggestions.
Thanks for your support,
Tom, Leigh & Sara
Independents for Canberra