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Voting Independent Makes Your Voice Heard
May 02, 2025
Independent candidate for Sturt, Dr Verity Cooper, believes voting for a Community Independent is voting for a new kind of politics — one where your voice can make a difference. Dr Cooper’s family has lived and worked in Sturt for six generations. She’s no...
Read MoreRemove Gambling Industry Influence from Politics – Dr Verity Cooper
May 01, 2025
Independent candidate for Sturt, Dr Verity Cooper, has called for sweeping reforms to Australia’s online gambling industry, warning that the sector’s influence over politics is delaying desperately needed protections, with children and young Australians at risk of long-term harm. Dr Cooper criticises both major...
Read MoreNuclear plan an “expensive mirage” says Cooper
April 29, 2025
Independent candidate for Sturt, Dr Verity Cooper has slammed the Coalition’s proposal for nuclear energy in Australia, calling it, “economically reckless, environmentally illogical, and socially unworkable.” Dr Cooper said Australian taxpayers will be asked to foot the Coalition’s estimated $330 billion bill, making nuclear...
Read MoreA Fantastic Night with the Chinese Community in Sturt
April 23, 2025
On the evening of April 22, 2025, the "Green Future: Chinese Community Meet & Greet," initiated by Sturt electorate’s independent candidate Dr Verity Cooper, was warmly held at Fullarton Park Community Centre. 2025年4月22日晚，由斯特选区无党派独立候选人Dr Verity Cooper库珀医生发起的“绿色未来·华裔社区见面会”在Fullarton Park Community Centre温暖举行。
Read MoreVoters cautioned about data harvesting by major parties as early voting starts today
April 22, 2025
Independent candidate for Sturt, Dr Verity Cooper cautions voters about postal voting data harvesting as early voting opens today. The practice sees major political parties asking for personal details under the guise of applying for a postal vote before directing them to the...
Read MoreThe 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...
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