Politics in The Shire and surrounds has been about sticking to the party line, not giving the people what they want. We are a grassroots movement; locals committed to having proper representation. We don’t answer to a party — we answer to you. voicesofcook.org #communityindependents #auspol

We've gained some new followers recently so we thought it was time for a re-introduction. Who are we? Voices of Cook! What do we want? Better representation in Federal Parliament! When do we want it? Now! Your voice. Our community. Not the party line. www.voicesofcook.org

Hey Simon Kennedy – Member for Cook - as someone who has posted multiple videos about the NDIS needing reform and talks on your own website about people in our electorate suffering because of NDIS changes, just wondering where you were?

What’s the difference between an Independent and a Community Independent? An Independent runs on their own platform. A Community Independent runs on yours. Help shape our Community Listening Report for Cook. Take our local survey via the link in our bio! 📋👇 #AusPol #CommunityIndependent

Thanks to The St. George & Sutherland Shire Leader for featuring our search for a candidate. Swipe to read the full article. Are you or someone you know our candidate? Expressions of interest are now open - see here: www.voicesofcook.org/expression-o... #auspol #VoicesofCook #CommunityIndependents

Australia’s gambling losses hit a record $31.5B in 2022-23. 📉 Families are paying the price. Crossbench Independents are demanding the Labor govt fully implement the Murphy Report’s advertising reforms to curb the harm. #AusPol #MurphyReport #GamblingReform

The Independent agenda is set at kitchen tables, not party Headquarters. ☕️ From housing and cost of living to local healthcare, Independents have the freedom to vote for Cook—not a party line. What’s your top priority for our community? 💬 #VoicesOfCook #CookVotes #AusPol #Independents

There’s been a lot of talk recently about the PRRT. A tax that’s supposed to ensure Australians get a fair return, is failing. This doesn’t feel right to us. We asked our Member for Cook his stance on it ➡️ #VoicesofCook #auspol #communityindependents

Independents aren’t "anti-business"—they’re future-proofing our economy. 📈 By prioritizing SMEs over big lobbyists and demanding fiscal transparency, they create a fair, predictable market. Local growth needs integrity, not short-term politics. Let’s talk economy: 🔗 voicesofcook.org #AusPol

Community Independents are leading the fight on PRRT! ⛽️ By pressuring the Govt to tax gas giants reaping record profits, the crossbench is making sure people come before corporate interests. It’s a long road, but the message is getting through. Join us: 🔗 voicesofcook.org #AusPol #PRRT

Let’s clear the air on community independents. 🧵 The truth? Local communities pull the strings, not donors. Climate 200 is a booster seat, not a driver’s seat. ✅ Funding ≠ Control ✅ Total Autonomy: Communities set the policy ✅ Grassroots First Stop the spin. #AusPol #Independents

Community Independents represent people from a diverse range of electorates across Australia Why not us? #communityindependents #voicesofcook

Are our politicians focused on the issues that matter? In the first 6 months of this term, less than 40% of time in Parliament was spent debating policy affecting our communities. See how the member for Cook is spending their time. Analysis in the images! www.voicesofcook.org/survey

Big news: The EoI process for a Community Independent candidate for Cook is now LIVE! 🚀 We’re looking for someone who "gets" our electorate—someone who represents our values and listens to evidence. Nominate yourself or someone you admire today: www.voicesofcook.org/expression-o...

Your schooner is taxed more than the gas industry’s profits. 🍺 > ⛽️ Would the current member for Cook ever challenge this? Only a Community Independent has the freedom to ask the tough questions. It’s about fairness, not party lines or corporate donors. Join us: voicesofcook.org

This video explains why the upcoming election is really, really, really important. Head to theyvoteforyou.org.au and buildaballot.org.au to help best inform your vote. Remember, no one can tell you who to preference. VOTE POLICY OVER PARTY. Repost from @itsnotarace2025 #auspol #election2025

Voices of Cook are presenting this online Forum next week. Join us to get informed about this important t issue. Tickets are FREE.

Cook is missing out on grant money from the federal government as we are a safe seat. Since 2018/19 grant increases in Cook were 9% but in Sydney seats with independent MPs increases were 320% (Warringah), 240% (both Wentworth and North Sydney). Cook deserves better!!

Your regular reminder that there’s nothing, nada, zero - that we can do about the US - but there’s a LOT we can do to make sure it doesn’t happen to us. Start here #auspol #IndependentsDay > linktr.ee/CommunityInd...

It’s already happening. The only thing stopping a Trumpian Australia is us. EVERYBODY has to get out of the stands and into the arena. Our very democracy is at stake! #Auspol #Independents

It feels so great to be FOR something, instead of AGAINST. The Independents movement is FOR Democracy. Dutton’s LNP are against it. The choice is simple. #auspol #IndependentsDay

#ExtremeCommunistsRUs Seriously - how insulting to the many thousands of great Austs who are engaging in our democracy in a constructive & positive way. The best thing we can all do to counter politicians like Dutton is to get actively involved!!! Do it today 🙌🙌 #IndependentsDay #auspol

In 2024, Germany achieved its cleanest electricity mix ever, with renewables powering 62.7% of net electricity generation. With no nuclear power for the first time since 1962, Germany shows we can build a future powered by sustainable energy without relying on outdated technologies. #SmartSolutions

The duopoly want the public to have low expectations. They play the low game, they don’t engage in productive debate or solutions. Bring on the community candidates in 2025. You know you deserve better. #auspol

(57%) of Australians say ‘global warming is a serious and pressing problem about which we should begin taking steps now, even if this involves significant costs. Why won’t our politicians act? poll.lowyinstitute.org/report/2024/...

Isn’t it annoying when we know the solutions to many of our problems but there is no political will to implement them? We need a paradigm shift in representative politics.

Are you a resident in the federal division of Cook? Let us know what type of representative you would want. Complete our community survey here -

I think the meaning of the House of Representatives is lost. Our members are supposed to represent us - do they even know what we want?

Does anyone know which of these is better? australia.isidewith.com/political-quiz and votecompass.abc.net.au

Just read “If Australia could be brave” by @amyremeikis.bsky.social in “What’s the big idea”. Three pages of clear, cut-through thinking. The bucket of crabs analogy beautifully sums up Australian politics at the moment.

Who is more likely to get the costings right? The CSIRO, AEMO and energy experts or a politician and a consulting firm? www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/2024/12...

Total bald faced lie. On the front page. Of the only major newspaper in my state. See the problem here?

Australians are becoming less satisfied with democracy and think that people in government just look out for themselves and not the people who elect them. (Wood, D., Stobart, A., and Griffiths, K. (2022). New politics: Depoliticising taxpayer-funded advertising. Grattan Institute.)

If nuclear power is spruiked as ‘clean’ we need to highlight the waste issue for our community. Currently there is no permanent solution to waste disposal from nuclear power. The US EPA requires the isolation of nuclear waste for 10,000 years. Let that sink in!

We are listening to our community and compiling responses to report on what is important to the people of cook. To keep doing our work we rely on donations from the community. Please support us. gofund.me/d10d81e9

This… more misinformation. We need the truth from our politicians and our press

Fiona Katauskas nails it again i.guim.co.uk/img/media/a0...

Take care in our local waterways around Kurnell as more mystery balls wash into Silver Beach. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Are you a resident in the federal division of Cook? Let us know what type of representative you would want. Complete our community survey here -

WTF?

What is so hard about accepting community independents for what they are? Independents. Seems like Fletcher can’t decide if they are ‘fake liberals’ or ‘green plants’ www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...

We have asked our lovely volunteers to assist us with letterboxing and we have now distributed almost 6000 flyers across the electorate.

We have been doing some community outreach at train stations in the electorate. Some great conversations have been had.

We made it to our local paper! www.theleader.com.au/story/881478...