Come the 3rd of May, your vote can do more than just support the two major parties. Independent candidates are really shaking up the system this election, and a bunch of them have strong climate action as one of their top priorities.

 

In the 2022 election, independent candidates shattered voting records across the country. This time around, all signs point to even greater momentum.

So what exactly is an independent? And who are the standout voices (overwhelmingly women!) leading the fight for real climate solutions? Let’s take a look.

Read more: The Federal Election is Coming – And We Want You to Put The Planet First

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What is an independent candidate?

Independents are candidates running for election but aren’t affiliated with a specific political party. Independents usually run for selection in the House of Representatives to be the voice in parliament for a specific electorate. 

As independents aren’t affiliated with a party, they’re not tied to the values, agenda, and policies of a party and instead are free to bring their own priorities and values to the parliament, all in order to better the lives of those in their electorate.

Independent candidates are often from the specific electorate they’re running in, which isn’t always the case with candidates from major parties. This gives them a connection to and understanding of the needs and wants of the people in that area. 

As independent candidates aren’t funded by a political party, they have to raise their own funds to promote their election campaign. 

In this upcoming election, a bunch of independents with strong climate policy are being financially backed by Climate 200, a privately owned Australian fund.

Psst! More independent candidates are still being announced, so visit the Climate 200 candidates page to see the latest.

Which independents are backed by Climate 200?

There are over 30 independent candidates who are backed by Climate 200 in this upcoming election. Some of them have run for parliament before, and for others, it’s their first time putting up their hand. But what unites them all is strong climate policy and the ambition to move rapidly away from fossil fuels and reduce Australia’s carbon emissions. 

Here are some of the Climate 200-backed independents who have been stirring the electoral pot so far!

Get to know them all down below | Climate 200

QLD Independents

1. Erchana Murray-Barlett

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: McPherson, QLD

 

 

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You may recognise Erchana Murray-Bartlett as the legend who ran 150 marathons in 150 days to protect Australia’s wildlife. Or you may have read her guide to get into summer running. Safe to say, we’re pretty big fans of her.

Now, she’s running for the electorate of McPherson on the southern Gold Coast to fight for her community. With the Liberal incumbent retiring from this long-held seat, Murray-Barlett may have the chance to turn it independent.

Her climate priorities include;

  • Expanding solar and battery subsidies to cut energy bills, boost energy independence, and reduce climate pollution
  • Investing in climate-resilient infrastructure and disaster preparedness to safeguard the Gold Coast community and tourism industry
  • Strengthening environmental laws and protecting local wildlife, including better support for koala care and habitat conservation

2. Nicole Arrowsmith

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Moncrieff, QLD

 

 

Nicole Arrowsmith is a senior professional and local leader from the Gold Coast. She helped build Home of the Arts into a world-class arts precinct and led major partnerships at Queensland Rail. A former netball player, Nicole believes in the power of communities working together.

Some of her climate priorities include;

  • Committing to the Paris Agreement with a 75% emissions reduction by 2035
  • Increasing taxes on fossil fuel companies and redirecting profits to local initiatives
  • Incentivising solar, battery, and smart home technology for Gold Coast homeowners

3. Suzie Holt

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Groom, QLD

 

 

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Suzie Holt is a passionate community advocate who ran as an independent in 2022, securing a significant swing against the Liberal National Party. Since then, Holt hasn’t stopped advocating for her community at both the local and federal levels, especially in the fight against CSG mining.

Holt wishes to;

  • Invest in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture to build a green economy
  • Safeguard agricultural land from mining and support farmers with financial aid and mental health services
  • Push for sustainable energy policies to reduce costs and expand access to clean, affordable energy

4. Keryn Jones

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Fisher, QLD

 

 

Keryn Jones pioneered grid-connected solar on the Sunshine Coast, helping the Caloundra postcode lead Australia in solar uptake. A former local councillor and current director of the Environmental Legacy Foundation, Jones has championed sustainability through community-driven initiatives, including waste management and bushfire recovery.

Jones wants to bring her climate forward thinking to parliament through;

  • Advocating for biodiversity and waterway protections to preserve the Sunshine Coast’s unique environment
  • Investing in renewable energy to reduce power bills, create local jobs, and enhance energy security, especially during natural disasters
  • Eliminating fossil fuel subsidies and redirecting funds into renewable energy, community solar, and battery storage

5. Ellie Smith

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Dickson, QLD

 

 

Ellie Smith is an environmental management expert with a strong career in policy and government relations. She has worked for over a decade to help farmers, policymakers, and conservationists find solutions for Queensland. She’ll be competing against Peter Dutton in this Brisbane electorate – can she unseat the opposition leader?

Smith’s environmental aspirations come from an energy and housing lens, such as;

  • Mitigate rising home insurance costs through climate planning that reduces fire and flooding risks
  • Ensure climate resilience in new housing developments while protecting biodiversity and wildlife
  • Support energy policy reforms that prioritise clean, evidence-backed, and cost-effective energy sources

6. Francine Wiig

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Fairfax, QLD

 

 

Francine Wiig is a Sunshine Coast local with nearly 20 years of experience as a legal professional and small business owner. She’s focused on prioritising community needs and challenging the status quo to address the region’s infrastructure challenges.

Wiig’s climate stances include;

  • Practical leadership on climate change that prioritises sustainable planning
  • Enhancing the Sunshine Coast’s reputation as a leader in solar energy and clean industries
  • Opposing current nuclear energy plans and prioritising evidence-based solutions like renewable energy, hydro, and battery storage

VIC Independents

7. Alex Dyson

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Wannon, VIC

 

 

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A name you might recognise running for election this year is Alex Dyson. For years, Dyson was that recognisable voice pumping out of your car radio first thing in the morning as a co-host of Triple J Breakfast. 

Hailing from Warnambool, Dyson ran as an independent in the 2019 and 2022 elections in the Victorian seat of Wannon and has picked up the baton again this year. 

When it comes to climate policy, these are Dyson’s priorities; 

  • Reduce climate pollution and expand renewables with proper community consultation 
  • Strengthen disaster resilience by funding emergency services and volunteer groups
  • Work with the agricultural sector to support economical and sustainable farming practices

8. Zoe Daniel

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Goldstein, VIC

 

 

Zoe Daniel is a former ABC foreign correspondent running again in the seat of Goldstein in Melbourne, after winning the seat in 2022. As a journalist, Daniel has seen first-hand the impacts of climate change and reported on them, and as she says so herself, ‘For decades I have been an observer. Now, I’ve found my voice’.

Climate action is a crucial focus for Daniel, who says she’ll; 

  • Commit to a target of 75% domestic carbon emissions reduction by 2035
  • Phase out fossil fuel subsidies and subject multinational gas companies to windfall tax (a government tax on certain industries that accrue unexpectedly high profits due to external factors)
  • Help electrify personal transport, homes, and businesses

9. Helen Haines

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Indi, VIC

 

 

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Dr Helen Haines is no stranger to public service, with her resume spanning nurse, midwife, and health researcher. She’s committed to climate action that benefits regional Australia, alongside championing political integrity and transparency.

Haines’ main climate focuses are;

  • Expanding the investment in microgrids that include renewables, so remote towns have reliable power
  • Reducing manufacturing reliance on gas through the Renewable Heat Industrial Decarbonisation Program

10. Dr Monique Ryan

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Kooyong, VIC

 

 

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Dr Monique Ryan is a former paediatric neurologist, medical researcher, and head of neurology at the Royal Children’s Hospital. She was elected as the member for Kooyong in 2022 and has since been pushing to strengthen climate legislation and secure investment in clean, affordable energy.

In the next term, Ryan wishes to;

  • Advocate for a 75% reduction of real emissions by 2035
  • Stop new fossil fuel developments and fossil fuel subsidies in Australia
  • Push for accurate reporting of greenhouse gases from big industries and businesses

11. Claire Ferres Miles

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Casey, VIC

 

 

When it comes to climate action, engineer Claire Ferres Miles brings leadership experience from running large organisations like Sustainability Victoria. Miles advocates for stronger emergency services, better healthcare access, and solutions to childcare shortages in the face of intensifying storms, floods, and bushfires in the region.

Miles’ climate policies outline a desire for;

  • Local investment in renewable energy, including solar panels and EV charging stations, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels
  • Improving the recycling infrastructure and backing initiatives like Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme
  • Accelerated climate solutions that create jobs and economic prosperity in Casey, while opposing new coal and gas projects

12. Deb Leonard

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Monash, VIC

 

 

As a lawyer, Deb Leonard has spent her career helping families navigate crises. Leonard is focused on the ongoing energy transition in the electorate, which is home to many working in Victoria’s coal industry, hosts a major renewable energy project, and is located near one of Dutton’s proposed nuclear power plants.

When it comes to climate action, Leonard is looking to;

  • Provide solar and battery subsidies for homes, schools, and businesses, and support the transition to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
  • Ensure fair funding for energy transition, support workers’ transitions from aging power plants, and stop new fossil fuel projects
  • Strengthen protections for native habitats, support local Landcare and Watercare groups, promote respectful partnerships with Traditional Owners, and reduce plastic pollution with better packaging regulations

13. Jess Ness

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Deakin, VIC

 

 

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Jess Ness is a community builder and sustainability advocate with a background in geophysics. For over 15 years, she’s worked across Deakin to foster inclusive, environmentally conscious communities.

Ness’ stance on climate action looks like;

  • Investing in renewables and accelerating the emissions reduction target in line with the Paris Agreement
  • Boosting community resilience through emergency preparedness and local climate initiatives
  • Creating certainty for clean energy development and job growth in energy efficiency and retrofitting

14. Ben Smith

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Flinders, VIC

 

 

Ben Smith is the 2024 Victorian Father of the Year and CEO of the Mornington Community Support Centre, where he helps locals doing it tough with housing and financial stress. Smith’s committed to real representation for the Peninsula and driven to take climate action for his daughter’s future.

Smith’s goals for the climate are;

  • Turning the Mornington Peninsula into a renewable powerhouse by redirecting fossil fuel subsidies into local solar, battery, and microgrid projects
  • Protect the coastline by establishing a Coastal Protection Program to defend beaches, marine life, and tourism from worsening erosion and pollution
  • Lock in lasting protections by funding Landcare and conservation groups, and standing up to developments that threaten the region

NSW Independents

15. Allegra Spender

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Wentworth, NSW

 

 

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Before Allegra Spender was elected to parliament in 2022, she led the installation of Sydney’s largest CBD solar array as Chair of the Sydney Renewable Power Company and has championed the clean energy transition in both business and parliament. With an academic background across Cambridge, the University of London, Harvard, and Dartmouth, Spender brings solid expertise in economics and business.

Climate action is one of Spender’s top priorities, and she promises to;

  • Reduce emissions by 75% by 2035, in line with advice from the Climate Change Authority
  • Accelerate a clean energy rollout to replace coal plants
  • Deliver a Permanent Energy Bill Relief Plan that would support home batteries, energy upgrades, and rooftop solar to over 800,000 households

16. Dr Sophie Scamps

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Mackellar, NSW

 

 

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Woah, another doctor! Dr Sophie Scamps is a former emergency doctor who has fought for tougher environmental protections in parliament since 2022. She was integral to stopping the PEP11 offshore gas project and pushing for stricter oversight of gas fracking under federal law. She also founded Our Blue Dot, a community group focused on cutting waste and emissions.

Scamps’ key climate priorities are;

  • Reaching a minimum 50% reduction in climate pollution by 2030
  • Ending native forest logging and offshore oil and gas activities
  • Achieving at least 85% renewable energy by 2030

17. Tina Brown

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Berowra, NSW

 

 

Tina Brown is the publisher of The Post, a local newspaper she founded during the COVID lockdowns to connect with Sydney’s upper north shore community. She also runs an international education company and actively supports women’s shelters and mental health initiatives.

Brown has a clear, three-point climate priority list that targets;

  • A 65-75% emissions reduction by 2035, opposing new coal or gas projects, and advocating for a just transition for fossil fuel workers
  • Subsidies to electrify homes and businesses, including incentives for solar, batteries, and EVs, plus energy efficiency in social and rental housing
  • Policies to accelerate the electrification of transport, including rebates, trials for vehicle-to-grid charging, and EV infrastructure for apartments

18. Kate Dezarnaulds

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Gilmore, NSW

 

 

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Kate Dezarnaulds is a community leader and entrepreneur who helped Berry win ‘Top Tourism Town’ three years in a row. Dezarnaulds also led Rural Community Futures, a $4.7 million program helping over 120 organisations recover from bushfires.

Some of Dezarnaulds’ stances on climate action include;

  • More renewable energy projects in Gilmore, so local communities benefit from clean energy while creating jobs in solar, wind, and energy storage sectors
  • A push for federal funding to support energy-efficient home and business upgrades to reduce power bills and foster sustainable practices in the region
  • Better disaster preparedness funding and supporting local conservation efforts to protect Gilmore’s beaches, forests, and waterways from the impacts of climate change

19. Caz Heise

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Cowper, NSW

 

 

Caz Heise is a nurse and regional health leader with extensive experience in emergency response and hospital management during bushfires and floods. A cancer survivor and Board Director of Cancer Council NSW, Heise is committed to improving healthcare access in regional communities. She came within 2,600 votes of winning Cowper in 2022, making it the most marginal Nationals seat in the country.

Heise stands strongly for protecting nature, with policies like;

  • Remove the native forest logging exemption to comply with Australia’s national environment laws – it currently operates outside of these regulations
  • Create an independent EPA to enforce protection laws without political interference
  • Introducing stewardship payments for farmers and landholders to protect ecosystems and expand funding for Indigenous Rangers and local Landcare programs for habitat restoration

20. Kate Hook

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Calare, NSW

 

 

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Kate Hook is a small farmer and renewable energy advocate who co-founded a locally owned energy co-op. After receiving strong community support in her 2022 independent run, where she came second, Hook is campaigning again to support a cleaner transition from fossil fuels, among other priorities.

Some of Hook’s climate policies include;

  • No-default, zero-interest government loans for solar and battery installation for homes and businesses
  • Clean energy jobs – invest in regional industries to build batteries, recycle solar, and electrify homes, businesses, and transport
  • Make EVs the cheapest choice and expand charging stations across Calare

21. Jeremy Miller

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Lyne, NSW

 

 

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With a background in commercial radio, event management, and theatre, Jeremy Miller has built strong community connections through his work managing the Manning Entertainment Centre and founding local events. Miller is deeply engaged with the region’s evolving demographics, from traditional farming communities to sea changers.

As Miller’s electorate is often on the frontline of climate disasters, he pledges to;

  • Redirect fossil fuel subsidies away from mining magnates and towards local priorities like disaster preparedness and housing
  • Invest in regional jobs, renewables, and climate adaptation to prepare for ongoing climate risks
  • Ensure environmental and clean energy projects deliver real benefits and job opportunities for Lyne locals

22. Michelle Milthorpe

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Farrer, NSW

 

 

Michelle Milthorpe is taking on Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley, who’s held the seat of Farrer for 23 years. The local teacher is focusing on proper environmental management and a sustainable future for the regional area.

Milthorpe is advocating for;

  • Fair transition for workers and industries away from fossil fuels to secure, clean energy jobs
  • No new fossil fuel projects and prioritising sustainable alternatives
  • Local renewable and battery manufacturing to create local jobs

23. Jenny Rolfe

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Riverina, NSW

 

 

Jenny Rolfe is a financial education expert, small business owner, and long-time community advocate. With 20 years of experience helping people navigate financial systems and 17 years driving local change, she’s ready to run as an independent for this regional NSW electorate.

Rolfe’s climate stance is centred mainly around energy security, such as;

  • Increase affordable access to solar panels and battery storage for households and businesses
  • Strengthen minimum energy efficiency standards for all new buildings and provide incentives for households and businesses to upgrade existing infrastructure
  • Invest in smart grid technology and climate-resilient energy systems to ensure reliable power through extreme weather
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24. Nicolette Boele

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Bradfield, NSW

 

 

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Nicolette Boele is a finance and clean energy expert who led the biggest swing against the Liberals of any community independent in 2022. She helped Bradfield become the only Liberal seat to vote ‘yes’ to the Voice in 2023.

Boele’s climate priorities are;

  • Adopt a 75% emissions reduction target by 2035, halt new coal projects, end fossil fuel subsidies, and prioritise renewable energy investment and grid upgrades
  • Retrain fossil fuel workers, invest in renewable energy hubs, and boost local clean tech manufacturing
  • Build climate resilience by strengthening building standards, retrofitting homes, and better funding emergency services

WA Independents

25. Kate Chaney

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Curtin, WA

 

 

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In the 2022 election, Kate Chaney ran in Perth’s traditionally safe Liberal seat of Curtin (also an affluent area) and won. As one of the few climate-positive independents in all of WA, this was a pretty big deal. Chaney is a long-term local who has deep roots within Curtin that date back to 1830. 

Chaney’s policies around climate and the environment include;

  • Phase out fossil fuel subsidies
  • Strengthen and fast-track environmental approvals
  • Support firmed renewables (renewable energy that’s made available 24/7) as the cheapest energy source

26. Nathan Barton

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Moore, WA

 

 

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Nathan Barton is a psychologist and former Army Reservist with 22 years of service. His focuses reflect the top priorities of this WA electorate, spanning cost of living, housing affordability, political integrity, and climate action.

Barton’s climate policies hone in on energy transition, which looks like;

  • Phasing out fossil fuel subsidies and redirecting resources toward cleaner, more sustainable energy
  • Investing in a highly skilled workforce to effectively transition to renewable energy
  • Supporting electrification and democratisation of energy to reduce costs and promote a cleaner environment

27. Dr Sue Chapman

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Forrest, WA

 

 

Dr Sue Chapman is a surgeon with 25 years of experience, also developing sustainable healthcare programs in Madagascar. She led a legal challenge against a controversial billion-dollar road project causing environmental concerns, campaigning as an independent to champion environmental protection, political integrity, and community issues.

To further support her dedication to the climate, Chapman promises;

  • To champion evidence-based policies to protect biodiversity while investing in eco-tourism, sustainable agriculture, and new industries for regional economic growth
  • To fight for stronger environmental protection laws, including reforms to safeguard biodiversity, threatened species, and to enforce penalties for environmental destruction
  • To support sustainable agriculture with funding and programs to help farmers adopt emissions-reducing, regenerative practices that improve soil health and water efficiency

28. Kate Hulett

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Fremantle, WA

 

 

Kate Hulett nearly flipped Fremantle in the WA state election, securing a 26.4% swing and coming within 424 votes of victory. This year could be the moment she takes her people-powered, environment-championing campaign to Canberra.

Hulett’s environmental priorities are as follows;

  • Deliver affordable, clean, and green energy for all, with no nuclear and no new gas projects
  • Strengthen environmental protection laws to safeguard the health of future generations
  • Develop a clear, confident national plan for transitioning to sustainable energy sources

TAS Independents

29. Andrew Wilkie

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Clark, TAS

 

 

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Andrew Wilkie has been the member for Clark since 2010, making him the longest-serving independent in federal parliament. With a passion for climate action, Wilkie works to strengthen environmental protections while tackling issues like gambling, integrity, and animal welfare. Wilkie is best known for whistleblowing the fraudulent reasons behind Australia’s involvement in the Iraq war.

Some of his climate priorities include;

  • Achieving net-zero carbon emissions
  • Rewriting the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act to include climate triggers when addressing extinction
  • Restricting fish farms to deep waters and banning native logging

30. Peter George

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Franklin, TAS

 

 

Peter George, a former ABC foreign correspondent and Four Corners reporter, has dedicated over four decades to holding the powerful to account. With 14 years of local activism in southern Tasmania, he has continually fought against environmental damage caused by multinational salmon corporations.

As a staunch environmental advocate, George wants to;

  • Create a National Climate Action Fund to build resilience and support climate crisis prevention and recovery, focusing on Southern Tasmania
  • Establish an independent Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect natural assets and biodiversity
  • End native forest logging and support the transition to sustainable plantation timber

SA Independents

31. Dr Verity Cooper

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Sturt, SA

 

 

Heard of Coopers the beer? Well, Dr Verity Cooper is a member of the Cooper Brewery family. But she chose medicine over the family business and worked as a GP for 35 years. Cooper also served as team doctor for junior national soccer teams, including the Young Matildas.

With a strong drive to bolster climate change solutions, Cooper’s priorities are;

  • Supporting South Australia’s goal of 100% net renewables by 2027
  • Backing renewables and storage while rejecting new coal, gas, and nuclear solutions
  • Incentivising affordable EVs, expanding charging networks, and upgrading government fleets

32. Rebekha Sharkie

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Mayo, SA

 

 

Rebekha Sharkie is the independent member for Mayo, covering the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula, and Kangaroo Island. Elected in 2016, she’s the first woman and first non-Liberal to hold the seat, and now the longest-serving female crossbencher in the House of Representatives.

Sharkie’s website doesn’t outline any specific climate policies at this time, but in the past, Sharkie voted to support the Climate Change Bill 2022

33. Anita Kuss

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Grey, SA

 

 

Anita Kuss has spent her life in rural South Australia, working across government, education, and natural resource management to strengthen regional communities. Her diverse background includes science, family farming, business, the Army Reserves, and leadership on community and government boards.

Kuss’ climate priorities are;

  • Secure and sustainably manage local water resources
  • Support farmers and land managers to adopt climate-smart practices
  • Boost practical support for environmental stewardship and adaptation

ACT Independent

34. Jessie Price

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Bean, ACT

 

 

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Jessie Price’s life has centred around community, with a background as a midwife, journalist, and passionate climate advocate. Price’s frontline experience during the Black Summer bushfires cemented her drive for climate action. She’s ready to bring strong community representation, local renewable solutions, and real climate leadership to one of Labor’s safest seats.

Price aims to;

  • Expand access to rooftop solar, home batteries, and EVs. Plus reject new coal, gas, and nuclear projects
  • Raise the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax and use royalties to fund renewables, workforce retraining, disaster preparedness, and climate-resilient health services
  • Invest in community fire-readiness infrastructure, boost funding for emergency responders, and deliver a national health strategy for climate-related impacts like heat stress and storm asthma

NT Independent

35. Phil Scott

Running for: House of Representatives
Electorate: Solomon, NT

 

 

Proud Territorian Phil Scott is a community advocate and dad of three. He’s spent his career supporting local councils and community organisations, and is running for Solomon to focus on practical solutions for education, climate, jobs, and healthcare.

Scott’s ready to take action on;

  • Stopping the Middle Arm gas hub and redirecting its $1.9 billion funding to infrastructure that benefits local businesses and services
  • Protecting Darwin’s harbour air and water quality by enforcing strong environmental laws on all projects
  • Boosting renewable energy investment to cut emissions, lower power bills, and create sustainable local jobs

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