Doing politics differently

September 18, 2025

Stewart Sweeney wants an Australian version of Jeremy Corbyn’s new party. In fact, we’ve got an “almost, not quite” version operating now. They are Community Independents – one person representing one constituency, but without a party structure. We just need more of them.

We all know party structures render the direct wishes of an electorate null and void, supplanted by party uniformity. Not to mention careerism which leaves constituents with no representation worth the name.

Community independents have shown they can pool the resources of their common interests while differing where their electorates share those differences. Every single one is free to voice the opinion of their own electorate – and yet everyone gets on. We’ve seen thoughtful critiques of government bills and legislation, sometimes taken up in part, and private members bills which, had they been debated, would have shown the Australian public what a government displaying integrity and transparency could look like.

They have supported the government in proposed legislation that almost everyone wants, only for the government to turn its back on its supposed ideals in favour of persistent cashed-up lobbyists. Gambling reform anyone?

Next election, for better government, Vote 1 Community Independent.