Independent Politics
To ward off the 'Teals', Labor must deliver in government

While proceeding cautiously, Labor must deliver on its promises to make Australia a more egalit ...  
Fadden uncovers LNP plans for Queensland crime forum

Queensland’s largest legal organised crime syndicate, the Liberal National Party, heads to the ...  
PODCAST: Belinda ‘Bee’ Jones joins SpinProof

IA columnist Belinda Jones sat down with Denise Shrivell on her SpinProof podcast for a discussion ...  
Albanese needs to rethink Labor strategies to secure voters

As Australia's political system sees a shift away from the two-party system, the Labor Government ...  
Younger voters and Independents could spell end of two-party system

A younger demographic seeking change, along with a shift in the popularity of Independents and ...  
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Dutton determined to revive the Liberal Party election machine

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to revive the Coalition as an election-winning machine ...  
Putting the fork to pork-barrelling and branch-stacking

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

Labor's Industrial Relations Bill has exposed a lack of progressive politics from some Independ ...  
An incorruptible democracy of and for the people

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

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

Some Independents have expressed public outrage at the proposed staff cuts by Prime Minister ...  
Independents could usher in new democratic era, starting with Wentworth

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

While many parties promise a federal ICAC, FIN is the only party truly committed to eradicating ...  
Victorian Socialists — the invisible campaign

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

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

From legal challenges to political subterfuge, welcome to the dramatic world surrounding election ...  
KERRYN PHELPS: Why Independents are the teal deal

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

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