#Auspol This update has me shook in the best way possible! The TPP was LNP v Lab, but this evening the TCP has subbed in @SuzieHolt4Groom from fourth spot after PV distribution

BREAKING: The Fair Work Commission has increased the minimum wage by 5.2%, or $40 a week. Award minimum wages will increase by 4.6%.

Indi is the gold standard for community discussion and empowerment. #IndiVotes

One of the region's election independents is jubilant after receiving almost 43 per cent of the two candidate preferred vote. It marks a significant change in the historically 'very safe' LNP seat of Groom. 7NEWS.com.au Charlie Dally-Watkins #7NEWS

Happy Pride month, Australia 🌈❤️

Surely this is a remarkable result for a fist time candidate in a minor party ?!

The independents in Parliament don’t have massive party machines behind them. We’ll each review all pieces of legislation, we’ll bring Private Member’s bills to be heard, we’ll hold the Govt to account. We won’t be nobbled by the PM. sbs.com.au/news/article/a… #Mon4Kooyong

Cutting staff at the place where legislation is reviewed is perhaps the definition of a false economy. (It's also happening in spite of expert advice to do the opposite in the Jenkins review.) Parliament is one place where you want the job done thoroughly and effectively.

Clarence Thomas writes, in a concurring opinion, that the Supreme Court should reconsider Griswold, Lawrence, and Obergefell — the rulings that now protect contraception, same-sex relationships, and same-sex marriage.

This. All of this. Every word. #RoeVsWade

Cutting crossbench MPs’ staffing would be a setback for democracy theconversation.com/cutting-crossb… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand #IndependentsDay #ALPfail #auspol

Grassroots campaigning at its best! I’m very pleased to have met, coached and been inspired by Turner Life this year

Very excited to have been involved in the writing of this story #TheIndiWay Read how and why the communities of Indi sparked a social and political movement by actively participating in democracy. #independentsday is no fluke. Out on 2 May #voicesforindi #scribepublications

Huge economic opportunities here - Greens study finds overwhelming support for legalisation of cannabis in Australia news.com.au/national/polit… via news.com.au

The moment WA’s state capture went beyond satire. thewest.com.au/news/awards/au…

Labor just gave more public money to coal & gas. The Greens tried to stop the NAIF, an Abbott-era coal and gas slush fund, being used for projects like Middle Arm and Beetaloo. But Labor and the Liberals blocked our amendment and topped up the NAIF by another $2 billion. 😠

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We're so excited to announce that Amy Remeikis has joined our team here at The Australia Institute! She will be doing all the same amazing analysis and reporting you know and love with us, so keep an eye on our channels for more! #auspol

A growing number of regional communities stepping up to be heard in Canberra by backing quality Independent candidates for 2025 federal election. #ForrestVotes #Auspol Sue Chapman | Independent for Forrest