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The Increased Cost Of Living On A Warming Planet
April 17, 2025
The eclectic and passionate panel, wonderfully chaired by ABC Radio icon Julia Lester, was made of Jasper Lee, representing Electrify Adelaide, Dr Kate Wiley, from Doctors for the Environment, and Luci Tinsley-Smith, a dedicated 15yrs old representative of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC)...
Read MoreHousing Crisis Demands Structural Reform – Not Political Band-aids
April 14, 2025
Independent candidate for Sturt, Dr Verity Cooper, has welcomed the renewed focus by both major parties on Australia’s housing crisis, but warns that today’s announcements fall short of delivering meaningful, long-term solutions. “I commend the Government and the Opposition for turning their attention to...
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE: Education at Risk: Political interference and delayed reform undermine Australia’s schools
April 02, 2025
Independent candidate for Sturt, Dr Verity Cooper has responded to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s recent comments proposing deep cuts to the Federal Department of Education and tying school funding to specific curriculum compliance. Dr Cooper said the proposals risk dragging Australia into a politicised...
Read MoreOpposition Budget Reply – Short-Term Thinking at Long-Term Cost
March 29, 2025
Thursday’s budget reply from the Leader of the Opposition continues a familiar pattern—addressing short-term pressures while ignoring the deeper, structural issues facing our country. The proposed 25-cent-per-litre cut to fuel excise for 12 months may offer fleeting relief at the pump, but it...
Read MoreA Review of the Sturt Candidate Forum: Why I’m Backing Dr. Verity Cooper
March 27, 2025
Today, I visited Paradise—not in the usual sense, but the suburb of Paradise, where around 150 people gathered to hear the four candidates for Sturt speak at a well-organized forum hosted by Doctors for the Environment. It was an enlightening event that reaffirmed my...
Read MoreBudget 2025 – Treating Symptoms Instead of Causes
March 26, 2025
DR VERITY COOPER - STATEMENT ON THE 2025 FEDERAL BUDGET Reading the latest budget from the Albanese government reminds me of a common trap I had to avoid throughout my career as a GP: treating the symptoms without addressing the root causes.
Read MoreA Hung Parliament Might Be Exactly What Voters Want
March 13, 2025
Independent MPs are elected for a reason – hung parliaments may be precisely what voters want Originally Published in The Conversation March 13, 2025 6.06am AEDT by Mark Kenny, Australian National University
Read MoreThe Women Driving the Verity Cooper for Sturt Campaign
March 08, 2025
On International Womens Day, we're all about celebrating the women in our community. Dr Verity Cooper's campaign for the seat of Sturt is powered by a diverse and talented group of women, spanning generations and bringing a wealth of expertise to the table. As...
Read MorePermanent Power Bill Savings Plan For Sturt Households
March 04, 2025
Permanent Power Bill Savings Plan For Sturt Households Cost of living is the biggest issue facing Sturt households in 2025, and neither of the major parties has a clear plan to help ease the pain. But community independents have come up with a solution. ...
Read MoreHurry! Time’s Ticking on Our Movie Fundraiser! 🎬🍿
February 28, 2025
Popcorn, bubbles & a great cause – Get your tickets for our movie fundraiser!
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