Over 12% of Fairfax voters backed our campaign and turned a a safe seat into a real contest. Thank you to every person who stood with us. This was never just about one election. This is just the beginning. #auspol #Independents #SunshineCoast

No preference deals. No party control. Just your voice. Francine Wiig’s how-to-vote card is simple: ✅ Vote 1 Francine Wiig ✅ Number every box your way You choose the candidates who best reflect your values - not political games. #auspol #sunshinecoast #VoteIndependent

Our youth team took out an important prize: Trivia Night at Your Mates Brewery! A sign of things to come for the rest of the campaign? If you’re a young Sunny Coaster who cares about the future and is frustrated with politics, come and join us and demand a better future. #auspol #sunshinecoast

A beautiful long weekend for Easter on the stunning Sunshine Coast. The sun stayed out longer than we have seen in a while. So proud of all the team that keep this show on the road. Tomorrow pre-polling starts and we are ready to take on the big parties. Change starts now. #auspol #sunshinecoast

A big week: two Meet the Candidate forums. Trumpets of Patriots were a no show at both events. What I did hear from the major parties was the same old rhetoric. Nothing changes unless we make the change at the ballot box. #voteindependent #auspol

If you are around Alex Surf Club on Monday - pop by and say Hi. We will be in the park enjoying the long weekend and the sun (hopefully). #sunshinecoast #auspol

Completely misleading. Climate 200 has no influence on the #independents other than a shared concern for the environment. And their contribution is only a fraction of Indy campaign money and only offered when the candidate has already reached a considerable level of community support. #auspol

Today’s the day! Join us for Francine Wiig’s official election launch 🗓 Sat 12 April 🕓 From 4pm 📍 Buderim Mountain State School Hall Easter egg hunt, face painting, raffles & real talk about doing politics differently. See you there! #FairfaxVotes #AusPol #SunshineCoast

Ballot draw day at the AEC. Spot 2 on the ballot. Happy with that. Let's go Fairfax. #auspol #sunshinecoast #voteindependent #communityindependentproject

Really enjoyed sitting down for a chat with @deniseshrivell.bsky.social - make yourself a cuppa or pour a glass of wine and sit down for listen. #auspol

Over 150 locals turned up to hear from 4 expert voices. Tim Buckley, Prof Ian Lowe, Prof Steve Turton & Narelle McCarthy brought the facts: ✅ Renewables are winning ❌ Nuclear is too slow & costly 🌾 Farmers want in 🧠 Young people are ready No more flip-flopping. We need action. #auspol #sunshinecoast

150 locals turned up for a real talk on climate, energy & our future. Tim Buckley, Ian Lowe, Steve Turton & Narelle McCarthy brought the facts: Renewables are winning | Nuclear is too slow & costly | Farmers want in | Young people are ready| No more flip-flopping. We need action. NOW #auspol

This Saturday in Nambour. Hear from the experts. Energy & Climate Forum. Climate risks, nuclear vs renewables, net zero pathways. Ask questions. Be informed. Free event but bookings required. Reserve yours seat now. bit.ly/43wKfIm All welcome.

We get the leaders we deserve so demand better leaders. We deserve more brave and principled MPs. We need more Pococks, Steggles, Ryans and Spenders. Vote #Independents Shift the balance of power in parliament. Change the system. End the Lib/Lab duopoly. The party is over. #auspol #democracy

📺 Tonight’s #QandA is a must-watch for folks in Fairfax. Got a question about climate, cost of living or leadership? Submit it before the show goes live! Let’s put Fairfax in the spotlight. 👇

Looking forward to it @deniseshrivell.bsky.social

About last night 💜 Smiles, new faces, and big energy as Francine cut the ribbon on our new office! Huge thanks to Kylea Tink for reminding us of the heart behind every community independent. We're in this together. #TeamFrancine #CommunityIndependents #auspol

If you get a postal vote form from a political party… 🚫 Don’t fill it in and send your personal info. 💡 It’s quicker + safer to apply directly with the AEC. 👉 www.aec.gov.au Francine for Fairfax #AusVotes #auspol #IndependentVoice

Australia’s embrace of independent political candidates shows there’s no such thing as a safe seat. Let's go Fairfax. #auspol

Here we go to the polls on 3rd May. I am ready. My team is ready. Never before has our future depended more on voting independent. The electoral roll closes in 7 days! Enrol or update your details by 4 April at 👉 aec.gov.au #sunshinecoast #Election2025 #auspol

These are very reasonable questions that all Australians should know to answer to. The real question is - why is the press gallery incapable of asking them - so it’s left to citizens? #auspol

Generation Z and Millennials account for 7,718,208 votes, surpassing the 5,871,342 votes from Baby Boomers. It's your turn to make the future work for you. Get out and vote. #auspol #voteindependent #sunshinecoast

Cyclone Alfred got you sitting around waiting? Why not do something historic? ✅ Enrol to vote now or check your details: www.aec.gov.au Your vote, your future. #MakeHistory #YouthVote #FairfaxVotes #auspol

Just dropped: the great interview I had with Julia Zemiro. Grab a drink, put your feet up and listen in. #auspol #voteindependent #auspol2025

Due to the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred we have cancelled all our events this week to make sure everyone stays safe. Sunshine Coast Council's disaster hub is a great resource for our community during this time. disaster.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au#Dashboard

This is truely terrifying for our kids future.

It’s been a huge week touring the electorate, meeting people in Mapleton, Eumundi, and Woombye. Lots of great questions: ❓ Who are you giving preferences to? No one. 🌐 Internet issues? I’m on it. These are the real issues that matter to our community. #auspol #voteindependent

#BREAKING 🚨 The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates for the first time since 2020, bringing the cash rate from 4.35 per cent to 4.1 per cent

the major parties have seen their primary votes fall from 96% in 1975 to 68% in 2022. they had two options to arrest the decline: 1. win back trust with good governance & good policy 2. rig the system tonight they chose to rig the system. a dark day for australian democracy.

The 251st 5pm weekday TrueNorth independent news update - was just sent to our subscribers. If you've not yet seen TrueNorth - then please take a look at today's update - and subscribe #auspol > truenorthnews.substack.com/p/news-updat... 251 weekday newsletter sends! Not bad for a side project.

A new survey has revealed 10% of electorates have zero bulk-billing for standard consults—Fairfax is one of them. Higher costs, delayed care, packed Emergency Departments. We need change. Fair healthcare access shouldn’t depend on your postcode. The major parties let us down again.

I was so excited to be interviewed by Julia Zemiro today for a podcast! She’s such a great conversationalist. We chatted for an hour about politics, why I'm running, and how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable—something I'm learning every day. I'll let you know when the episode is out!

I've had a busy weekend with the team, out and about listening and learning from locals in Coolum, Maroochydore, and Yandina about the issues that matter most to them—housing affordability, public transport, HECS debt, and protecting our environment. #CommunityVoices #VoteIndependent #sunshineCoast

Francine Wiig kicked off her listening tour in Flaxton on the Sunshine Coast this week. The community came out and spoke on inspiring conversations and key issues. Community-driven politics is powerful—people want real change, and together, we’re making it happen. #CommunityFirst #VoteIndependent

Too true. Thank you @grogsgamut.bsky.social

Taking to the streets of Brightwater on the Sunshine Coast listening to what truly matters to you. From housing to transport, climate, and beyond—your voice shapes the change we need. Let’s build a better future together! #FairfaxMatters #CommunityFirst #FrancineForFairfax

The Community Independents movement offers hope for a better way of doing politics and better outcomes for the local community and the country. Cathy McGowan discusses why people in communities are jumping onboard👇 www.communityindependentsproject.org/cip-resource... #Auspol

We have the infrastructure and the ability to deliver so much more with solar.

Thank You for Joining Our Campaign Kick-Off! A huge thank you to the 150+ people who joined our campaign kick-off! The excitement is building as we rally behind Francine Wiig and her mission to take Fairfax to the next federal election. People before party politics. Vote Independent.

I'm tired of politics that are patch-jobs. Only a deliberative democracy can tackle real problems. I'm looking to #auspol at the next election to lead the way #independents

Giving pro action on climate change independents your first preference in the HOR & Senate at the next election is the best way to get govts to act. I’ll be voting for Nicolette Boele in Bradfield. www.theguardian.com/business/gro...

Tomorrow we kick off the campaign launch with Francine Wiig sharing her passion, vision, and motivation to represent our community. You will hear how we will turn Fairfax Independent and shift votes for real change. RSVP today to be part of something bigger www.francineforfairfax.com.au

Christopher Pyne may be correct in saying that Peter Dutton has united the Coalition by proposing nuclear, but that is only because it keeps coal and gas in the system for another 20 years. Dan Caffrey, Traralgon @theage letters

Peter Dutton's MAGA Down Under act is like those awful 70s British sitcoms that were imported to Australia minus most of their casts, with just the catchphrases and accompanying mugging and gurning left. Are you being served? www.crikey.com.au/2025/01/13/p...

Nailed it.

Mark Zuckerberg’s end to Meta factchecking is a desperate play for engagement

It's time to elect politicians who will put people before fossil donor profits. Greens and independents want better climate policies like stopping the $14bn fossil fuel subsidies, supporting electrification for lower energy bills and no new coal/gas www.marketforces.org.au/politicaldon... #auspol