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Budget 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.

A 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

The 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...

Permanent 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. ...

Hurry! Time’s Ticking on Our Movie Fundraiser! 🎬🍿

February 28, 2025

Popcorn, bubbles & a great cause – Get your tickets for our movie fundraiser!

Why becoming more politically active is the best new year’s resolution you can make

February 26, 2025

Article by Denise Shrivell (first published on womensagenda.com.au) As we step into the Australian election year of 2025—and with the global political environment becoming increasingly volatile—it’s timely to make the case for why now is the time to engage with our politics, and...

This is a super exciting time to jump in and be part of something big

February 24, 2025

My campaign is really picking up steam! Heaps of volunteers are getting involved, and the energy and support in the community is amazing. Donations are coming in, and we’re closer to our goal every day. This is a super exciting time to jump...

‘Punishing’ tax system breaks budget law, ‘mugs’ the young: Henry

February 13, 2025

Article: John KehoeOriginally Published in The Financial Review Former Treasury boss Ken Henry accused Jim Chalmers and past treasurers of breaking the budget law by failing to manage the risks of an eroding tax system that he warned was robbing younger workers and future...

Join us NOW! Upcoming Events & Ways to Get Involved with Verity's Campaign!

January 16, 2025

We've got an exciting line-up of events coming up, particularly the Campaign Launch on February 8th, so make sure you RSVP. And... We are cranking up the gears in preparation for the imminent election announcement. This means we need YOU! Sign up to volunteer, rope in your...

Teal Independent Joins Crowded Race for Sturt - Dr Verity Cooper

December 17, 2024

Reposted from InDaily 17th of December 2024 A former Greens member will run as a Teal independent candidate in the federal seat of Sturt, setting up a four-way race for the marginal eastern suburbs electorate. Retired general practitioner Dr Verity Cooper will on Wednesday...