A seismic shift hit Australian politics during the 2022 election. Now, three years on, another wave is on the way.
Community groups in every state are putting up their own candidates — smart, experienced and savvy people with a wide range of lived experiences — with their eyes firmly on Canberra. Hear the stories of these impressive individuals with the courage and vision to challenge the political status quo and shift the tone and direction of government in this country.
Join Julia Zemiro as she finds out who they are and what drives them.
Meet the Independents, class of 2025.
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The Independents Podcast is supported by Climate 200 and hosted by Julia Zemiro.
Recorded on the land of the Dharawal and Gundundara people.
Series producer: Kate Holdsworth
Post producer: Jacob Round
Executive producer: Dan Ilic for Not A Real Media Company Pty Ltd
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A seismic shift hit Australian politics during the 2022 election. Now, three years on, another wave is on the way.
Community groups in every state are putting up their own candidates — smart, experienced and savvy people with a wide range of lived experiences — with their eyes firmly on Canberra. Hear the stories of these impressive individuals with the courage and vision to challenge the political status quo and shift the tone and direction of government in this country.
Join Julia Zemiro as she finds out who they are and what drives them.
Meet the Independents, class of 2025.
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The Independents Podcast is supported by Climate 200 and hosted by Julia Zemiro.
Recorded on the land of the Dharawal and Gundundara people.
Series producer: Kate Holdsworth
Post producer: Jacob Round
Executive producer: Dan Ilic for Not A Real Media Company Pty Ltd
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr Helen Haines life has been grounded in community service – as a nurse, midwife, and public health researcher. Helen lives in Wangaratta and was part of the grassroots independent movement that transformed politics in Indi and the nation.
Helen was elected in 2019 as the first independent in Australian history to succeed another independent in a federal seat, continuing Cathy McGowan’s legacy of community-driven representation.
A champion for regional Australia, Dr Haines has secured millions of dollars for local projects. She is committed to action on climate change that benefits regional communities, improving telecommunications, regional housing, clean energy, and a fair share of funding and services for regional Australia.
Dr Haines has been a champion for integrity and transparency in politics, influencing the establishment of the national integrity commission. She is the recipient of the McKinnon Emerging Political Leader of the Year and the Alan Missen Award for parliamentary integrity.
https://www.helenhaines.org
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