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.

Kate Hook is a small farmer, who has also helped set up a locally-owned renewable energy co-operative. She has spent the last two years helping communities across NSW advocate for their needs with renewable energy projects. She first ran as an independent in 2022 because she was asked to step up and was overwhelmed by the community’s support – coming second against the National Party incumbent. She’s campaigning again on her values: a community that is connected and thriving, a transition away from fossil fuels, decent funding for essential workers, and more honesty in politics.
https://www.katehook.com.au
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.