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Why the indies will hold the balance of power
October 09, 2024
“The indies are going to do very well. They will hold the balance of power. But after talking so big on change, do they support Labor or make Lee chief minister?” Political columnist Andrew...
Read MoreIndependents for Canberra prepared to cut deals but won't hold a government to ransom
October 09, 2024
All Independents for Canberra candidates have agreed to only support a government that meets the group’s 20-point statement of expectations if it holds the balance of power after 19 October. The group said that...
Read MoreAn Independents for Canberra crossbench
October 08, 2024
Independents for Canberra candidates intend to sit on the crossbench rather than forming part of a coalition government. An independent crossbench would hold the next territory government to account by increasing scrutiny, maximising transparency...
Read MoreEmerson’s team will stay on the crossbench
October 08, 2024
Independents for Canberra candidates intend to sit on the crossbench rather than forming part of a coalition government, says leader Thomas Emerson.
Read MoreIndependents for Canberra list demands for major parties to secure support
October 08, 2024
Independents for Canberra would not seek to form part of coalition government if any of its candidates are elected in the upcoming ACT election and would sit on the crossbench instead. But the party...
Read MoreLiven up, let’s have an arts festival, say Independents
October 05, 2024
Independents for Canberra candidates at the October 19 election have committed to strengthening community connections with a focus on enhancing the cultural vibrancy of the national capital including a two-week arts festival.
Read MoreLabor’s 23-year grip on ACT power ‘in trouble’ amid independent threat
October 05, 2024
A wave of independents is threatening to sweep Labor out of power at the upcoming ACT election, an expert has warned, as Chief Minister Andrew Barr defends his government’s track record of economic growth...
Read More‘Community independents’ are on the rise across Australia
October 05, 2024
Across Australia in state, federal and local elections, candidates of all stripes are adopting the community-independent moniker to win support from those dissatisfied with politics.
Read MoreIt’s time our seniors decided their best living options
October 05, 2024
"As a nurse and Independents for Canberra candidate for Yerrabi in the ACT election, I’ve spent my career advocating for those who don’t have a voice", writes Sneha KC.
Read MoreACT Labor attacks independents, independents push back
September 30, 2024
ACT Labor has launched an advertisement claiming that voting for independents could pave the way for a Canberra Liberals government. The advertisement has sparked a strong backlash from independents: the Strong Independents call the...
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