The independents running at the 2025 election, and what they stand for
www.abc.net.au
Like their name suggests, an independent MP is separate from any party, with their own individual policies and views. Here's a guide to who's who.
  • shirro@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    6 days ago

    Independents are really good in theory. Particularly for local representation, if you get a good one. But without a party platform and well developed policies you often don’t know what you are getting. Parties aren’t always a bad thing. The problem is the duopoly providing limiting choices.

    Some of the independents are people who were too shitty even for Family First, PHON, Trump, Liberal Party so went solo. People need to do their research carefully.

  • PointyReality@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 days ago

    Remember to do your research in the independent’s. Articles like this is a good introduction to them but obviously does not cover on all their views. Some of those other views can be wildly against what you want to see in other areas of our society.

    Edit: Yes this feels like a redundant thing to say but just look at what happened in the US and how their non-voters fell asleep at the wheel, although our voting is mandatory we still need to do our due diligence if we want to ensure we don’t elect a basket case.