The independent class of '22 are running on three issues – climate change, integrity in politics and gender equity. These are worthwhile matters, but merely the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the issues confronting any federal government | OPINION ...
– that is to say, they’re not telling the Australian people who they would back to be our prime minister in the event of a hung parliament.
This should be of concern to every Australian. The independent class of 2022 are running on three issues – climate change; integrity in politics; and gender equity. These are worthwhile matters, and are important to many voters, but they are merely the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the issues confronting any federal government.
Throughout Australian history, true independents have forged grassroot campaigns, worked hard to pull resources together and arrived in Canberra with a genuine purpose to represent their local community. What we’re seeing in our new wave of independent candidates is a populist movement,PM Scott Morrison and some of the independent female candidates running in 2022.
Dave Sharma, Tim Wilson and Trent Zimmerman represent the next generation of Liberal leadership. They come from diverse backgrounds and have forged successful careers outside of Parliament. Voters know where they stand – they want climate action, they represent diversity in politics and they contribute to a government that has kept the economy strong throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.Can the same be said for their challengers? We don’t have those answers.
Voters need to be assured their Parliament is up to the task of managing these complex and competing issues. And while we know the next crossbench could force stronger action on climate change, deliver a NSW-style anti-corruption body , and fight for improved gender equality, where will they stand when iWe shouldn’t give any candidate a free pass to the Federal Parliament based on strong ideology alone.
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