"I answer only to the people of Sturt — not party bosses or donors."
People are fed up with politicians who dodge questions, protect their mates, and treat the truth as optional. So am I.
As your independent representative, I will be honest, transparent, and accountable. My vote is not determined by the party room or by shadowy donors. I’m here for you.
My guiding principles
- Listening to the community
- Kindness, honesty, and respect
- Community above corporate profit
- What’s best for young people and future generations
- Planetary health (= human health)
- Social justice
How I will represent you in Canberra
We need to shift out of a ‘2 party mentality’. As an Independent I do not ‘side’ with one party or another. That’s what makes independents better!
- As your Community Independent, I will consider every Bill on its merits - regardless of whether it came from Labor, Liberal, Greens, or other crossbenchers. I will not have to vote along party lines. Unlike the parties, I am not required to take your issues to a party room, where they are thrashed out amongst Eastern State agendas and internal party factions.
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I’ll assess every piece of legislation with two guiding questions:
- What is good for the people of Sturt?
- What is good for future generations?
I can vote for Sturt’s interests every time.
- In the situation where no party gets enough seats in the Lower House to form a majority government, the party with the most seats will be asked by the Governor General to form a minority government. In a minority government, the leading party will need to work with the other parties and independent MPs to shape each individual Bill in order to get the majority of votes they need to see it passed. I will not do back-room deals to offer ‘blanket support’ to any political party nor ‘guarantee supply.’
How I’ll rebuild trust in politics
- I will push for a ban on all misleading statements in political advertising. I'll work to strengthen the National Anti-Corruption Commission so it’s not just symbolic, but genuinely effective.
- I’ll support a national civics education program, so Australians understand how their democracy works, how to participate, and why we must protect it.
- I’ll work to overturn the new political funding laws that favour the major parties and make it harder for independents to compete.
How I will understand your concerns and earn your trust
- I’ll be present and proactive in the community - hosting town halls, knocking on doors, and listening to your views directly.
- I’ll bring together reference groups of local residents, experts and those with lived experience to help guide my work on policy.
- I’ll answer your questions honestly and clearly - no political spin.
- I will represent the interests of the residents of Sturt in Canberra.