Putting the fork to pork-barrelling and branch-stacking

17 Dec 2022 | A record upswing in votes at the Federal Election in May for minor parties or Independents shows ...  

So-called 'progressive' media show true colours over Industrial Relations Bill

14 Nov 2022 | Labor's Industrial Relations Bill has exposed a lack of progressive politics from some Independ ...  

An incorruptible democracy of and for the people

2 Nov 2022 | With our politicians able to be bought and our democracy in a state of decline, it might be time ...  

Albanese needs to restore trust after staff cuts backlash

29 Jun 2022 | Anthony Albanese has made a mistake by proposing the cutting of Independent MP staff members ...  

Independents spit the dummy over Albanese's staff cuts proposal

28 Jun 2022 | Some Independents have expressed public outrage at the proposed staff cuts by Prime Minister ...  

Independents could usher in new democratic era, starting with Wentworth

18 May 2022 | Polls are showing a triumph within reach for Allegra Spender as the popularity of Independent ...  

FIN is the real deal in fight for anti-corruption commission

18 May 2022 | While many parties promise a federal ICAC, FIN is the only party truly committed to eradicating ...  

Victorian Socialists — the invisible campaign

13 May 2022 | An independent Victorian party is hoping to make a loud voice against the Government's profits- ...  

Panic in Kooyong — The threat to the Australian Liberal Party

4 May 2022 | Treasurer Josh Frydenberg seems to be fighting a losing battle for his Melbourne seat of Kooyon ...  

KERRYN PHELPS: Coalition go for teal in The Corflute Games

26 Apr 2022 | From legal challenges to political subterfuge, welcome to the dramatic world surrounding election ...  

KERRYN PHELPS: Why Independents are the teal deal

20 Apr 2022 | The Independent movement has risen on the determination to restore the integrity that our two-p ...  

Most families have a sad story to tell about Australia's aged care system

26 Mar 2022 | As I meet voters in the electorate of Bradfield, where I’m standing as an independent candidate ...  

Mainstream media targets Independent candidate spending

11 Mar 2022 | Recent articles focusing on the social media spending of Independent candidates are the latest ...  

Benefits of Australia's compulsory voting system largely illusory

17 Feb 2022 | Time and time again, we are told that making people vote improves representation and representa ...  

Change in voting system might save us all

21 Dec 2021 | A legislative change made in 2016 may help remove power from political candidates threatening to ...  

Liberal Party in fear of Independents

17 Dec 2021 | Independent candidates in blue ribbon seats promising action on corruption, climate change and the ...  

Independents can revolutionise Australian politics

9 Dec 2021 | Electing independents is the answer to curing the problems facing Australia's democracy, writes ...  

KERRYN PHELPS: Coalition threatened by Independent movement

29 Nov 2021 | Independent politicians, particularly women, are becoming a strong voice against the ineptitude of ...