You can’t lie when you sell someone a chicken, but it’s entirely legal to lie in political advertising in Australia. The deliberate spread of misinformation by parties and other groups was a prominent feature of the recent election. We have to fix this problem in the 48th Parliament.

Empty chairs = empty promises. As your Independent, I stand up, speak up and show up — every time. Goldstein deserves more than this — it deserves commitment. In 2025 Independence works even harder. #Goldsteinvotes

Cant believe we’ve had a whole election without the PM or Opposition leader being asked why they support opening (and subsidising!) new coal & gas projects? In Fremantle Monday night? Come along and have a chat if you can #climate nb.australiainstitute.org.au/burned_by_bi...

Mr Dutton fails to understand that we are an integrated community here in Canberra. Cuts to the public service at this scale would also decimate businesses here in Bean that are already struggling with the cost of living crisis. I am for our whole community.

When you don’t know, listen to the scientists - on the role of “human-induced climate change” #auspol

In today’s atmosphere, it’s obvious why a book warning of totalitarian censorship would be in the American Library Association’s list of most commonly challenged books

When everything gets overwhelming, I make a point to seek out the natural world. The trees and mountains stand witness to the fact that every despot and petty tyrant is nothing to the grandness of it all. It truly is healing to me. Blue Mountain - Missoula, Montana

It’s official - I am a candidate for the federal electorate of Casey. AEC Nomination Form accepted. Thank you to the 150 people that signed my form. Casey has been represented by the Liberal Party for 52 years - let’s make history together in 2025 #claireferresmiles #claire4casey #claireFM

The significant sums of ‘anonymous’ donations reported by the West Australian were all donated by me. 🧵 #auspol

TOMORROW NIGHT: Four key South Australian candidates running in the Senate debate major issues and answer the big questions What would you ask them? Let us know ⬇️ WATCH LIVE from 7pm SA time (7:30pm AEDT) on 6 News: youtube.com/@6NewsAU

This weekend, we helped provide food to over 500 people—because when times are tough, communities step up. Many people told us they’re struggling, not just from lost work hours after the cyclone, but also from losing power and the food in their fridges.

Behind the scenes, day in the life of a Community Independent candidate. Zoom call on top of the camp fridge. #claire4casey #claireFM

The ABC is doing emergency broadcasts on radio through the ABC Listen app. Brisbane and Queensland peeps, please take a look.

Let's put people before politics. You are invited to the Independent Candidate Launch Please join us on Monday 10th February from 5:30pm at the Darwin Bowls and Social Club, 8 Conacher St, Fannie Bay.

Happy New Year, Riverina! It’s time for fresh leadership and a stronger future. I’m Jenny Rolfe, and I’m running for the seat of Riverina in the next Federal election. This is the year we make real change together. Let’s build a prosperous future for our community. www.jennyrolfe.com.au/

nofibs.com.au/they-succeed... #auspol

Another #SaveBulgaForest lock on story, by Helen Kvelde, 73.

nofibs.com.au/they-succeed... #auspol

Community supported independent candidate for Fairfax QLD, Francine Wigg, announced. “The people of Fairfax need a sense of hope. I will be a genuine advocate for the community, listening to locals and acting with integrity.” www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2024/12/20/i... #auspol #FairfaxMatters

Community supported independent candidate for Fisher QLD Kerryn Jones announced! “As an independent, I’m free to put our community first – not party politics or vested interests. My only loyalty will be to the people of Fisher.” #auspol #FisherVotes www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2024/12/18/f...

Let’s keep these conversations going — because together, we can create a stronger, more connected future for Forrest. #auspol #thinkbig #forrestvotes #blueskythinking

www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in... Dr Verity Cooper announces as the community supported (not teal 😳)candidate for Sturt, SA #auspol

Yes! Fairfax Matters is announcing their candidate tomorrow! See details here www.fairfaxmatters.org/events

www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in... Dr Verity Cooper announces as the community supported (not teal 😳)candidate for Sturt, SA #auspol

Jeremy Miller announces as the community supported independent for Lyne in NSW. #auspol #LyneVotes www.jeremy4lyne.com.au/about

Jeremy Miller announces as the community supported independent for Lyne in NSW. #auspol #LyneVotes jeremy4lyne.com.au/about

Jeremy Miller announces as the community supported independent for Lyne in NSW. #auspol #LyneVotes jeremy4lyne.com.au/about

Jeremy Miller announces as the community supported independent for Lyne in NSW. #auspol #LyneVotes www.jeremy4lyne.com.au/about

Jeremy Miller is the independent candidate for my ultra safe Mats seat of #LyneVotes (70-30 No). He was a @nofibs.bsky.social #IndependentsDay candidate in 2019. Archive here nofibs.com.au?s=%23LyneVotes

"It might have been my name on the election posters, but it's been your voice in parliament." The excellent @katechaneymp.bsky.social showing what community independents can do #auspol 🫶👏🙌 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeBp...

Took a trip down memory lane this morning and reread a lot of the stories No Fibs published by communities supporting their independent candidates. This is @margokingston.bsky.social reflecting on #IndiVotes 2013 #auspol election. nofibs.com.au/reporting-in...

"Will the voters continue to endorse the Community Independents model? If the number of people turning up to community events and town hall meetings, and of volunteers engaging in door-knocking and community conversations is an indication, they will.” arena.org.au/beyond-beyon... #auspol

"Will the voters continue to endorse the Community Independents model? If the number of people turning up to community events and town hall meetings, and of volunteers engaging in door-knocking and community conversations is an indication, they will.” arena.org.au/beyond-beyon... #auspol

As a community-backed independent, I’ll work to protect our environment, grow our local economy, and ensure our voices are heard loud and clear in Canberra. #auspol #thinkbig #forrestvotes #blueskythinking

We have an orange dog #AlexDyson4Wannon

Orange Moths join the community independent menagerie! #auspol #BeanVotes

www.smh.com.au/politics/fed... A few months before the next #auspol election Paul Fletcher resigns after having won Liberal preselection for the seat of Bradfield in NSW. Is it possible internal polling is strong for the #BradfieldVotes community independent candidate?

nofibs.com.au/sir-joh-made... #auspol

nofibs.com.au/sir-joh-made... #auspol

If you’re interested in what I actually think, and what we can do together to reform our broken tax system, give my Green Paper a read: drive.google.com/file/d/1xQHR...

I caught up with Ebony Bennett recently to discuss the potential impact of electoral reforms on new and independent candidates in their ‘Follow the Money’ podcast. australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-maj...

Such a great night with the great people Voices of Jaga Jaga in Melbourne last night. And to make a Voices presentation following sn excellent one by @suebarrett.bsky.social There’s energy and possibility in the air! @adropex.bsky.social

Not #auspol but a fascinating live skeet of what happened in the South Korean parliament yesterday. The Korean Opposition needed to follow due process to reverse an illegal declaration of martial law while keeping the army out of the chamber. #Democracy #SouthKorea

#auspol #BeanVotes

They stopped all logging in the Bulga State forest today, 50 trees an hour. #SaveBulgaForest

When I spoke to the Sydney Institute I set out my program for economic and tax reform. When the Manager of Opposition Business Mr Fletcher spoke, he explained why voters were stupid for electing community independents. @cathywilcox1 gets it.