Campaign Media
Opinion: Why we need a Future Generations Act
September 22, 2024
"The ACT has been self-governed for a decade longer than Wales. But Wales is a decade ahead of the ACT in introducing legislation to safeguard the wellbeing of future generations", writes Thomas Emerson.
Read More'An "It's Time" vibe': The independents hoping to shake up Canberra's status quo
September 20, 2024
It is not too hard to find Canberrans who say they are thinking about voting independent at next month's ACT election.
Read MoreHousing, infrastructure and how to pay for it all key issues in leaders' debate
September 19, 2024
Greens leader Shane Rattenbury said his party were the changemakers, Liberal leader Elizabeth Lee had bold plans, Independents for Canberra representative Thomas Emerson promised a better way of doing politics while Chief Minister Andrew...
Read MoreWatch Thomas Emerson in Leaders' Debate
September 18, 2024
As leader of Independents for Canberra, Thomas Emerson went head to head with Chief Minister Andrew Barr, Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee and Leader of the Greens Shane Rattenbury in this election debate.
Read MoreEmerson strikes solid blow for long-term thinking
September 18, 2024
By launching the policy for a Future Generations Act, the Independents for Canberra have really set themselves apart from other political parties running in the election, writes political columnist Michael Moore.
Read MoreIndependents for Canberra promise to act for Future Generations
September 18, 2024
Independents for Canberra have committed to make the ACT the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce a Future Generations Act.
Read MoreLeaders prepare to face off in Region’s ACT election forum
September 17, 2024
The four leaders of the four main political forces vying for power at the upcoming ACT election will be grilled at Canberra Decides, to be broadcast on Riotact’s Facebook page from 6 pm on...
Read MoreOpinion: It’s time to hold our government to account
September 17, 2024
"My background, with a Labor-supporting mother, a Liberal-leaning stepdad, and Green-supporting grandparents, made for a political battleground at the dinner table. This upbringing led me to choose an independent path, prioritising people over politics,"...
Read More'Government has gone missing': Independents for Canberra support sports facilities push
September 16, 2024
Canberra sport has found an ally in the Independents for Canberra. The newly formed Canberra political party backed the Community Sport Alliance of the ACT's calls to implement a long-term sport facilities plan and...
Read MoreOpinion: Independent calls for equal investment in women’s sport
September 16, 2024
Enough is enough, says Dr Vanessa Picker, Independents for Canberra candidate for Brindabella: a call for equal investment in women’s sport is a call for fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunities.
Read More