FYI:Β this is not a complete list of all the great indies out there.
If you think we've missed someone, get in touch with the team here. We'll be updating the site in the lead up to the election.
Alex is a Warrnambool boy, who's had enough of politicians taking his community for granted. He's running as an independent for the federal seat of Wannon. He's pushing for greater climate action, honesty and transparency in government and better protection for women.
Allegra Spender is a mum, CEO and renewable energy advocate who has lived in Wentworth all her life. She is passionate about taking action on climate change, honesty in politics, and support for business opportunities in the new economy.
Current independent Federal Member for Clark, former Army officer, outspoken Iraq war whistleblower, advocate for gambling reform, integrity and climate action.
Caz Heise was selected by her community to run as an independent in the federal seat of Cowper. She is running to ensure the regions arenβt taken for granted, to support small business and secure local jobs, to protect our environment, and to bring back integrity to our parliament.
Claire has had a 30-year career in transport and sustainability. She is the former CEOΒ of Sustainability Victoria, a mother of 5 and is the endorsed independent candidate by Voices of Casey.
David Pocock is the former captain of the Australian rugby team and played seven seasons for the ACT Brumbies. Mr Pocock is an independent candidate running for the Senate in the ACT. He is determined to restore integrity to politics, drive climate action, strengthen the economy, stand up for small business owners, and push for greater territory rights for the ACT.
Deb is a small business owner, a lawyer and a mum. She has been an active member of the Monash community since 2008. In January 2022, Voices for Monash nominated her to be their supported representative in the 2022 Federal Election.
Despi is a long term Peninsula resident, teacher, active in local sporting clubs, shire councillor and previously Shire Mayor. She's a community independent for the federal seat of Flinders running on a platform of climate action, equality, supporting local business and restoring integrity to politics.
Dr Sarah Russell is the Voices of Mornington Peninsula endorsed Independent Candidate for Flinders.
While you can't vote for Sarah, you can still help her get elected!Β Dr Sarah Russell is the Voices of Mornington Peninsula endorsed Independent Candidate for Flinders.
Doctor Sophie Scamps is a local doctor running as a community-backed independent for the federal seat of Mackellar on a platform of climate action, supporting small business, and bringing more integrity and accountability to politics.
Georgia Steele is a former corporate litigator, now community-backed independent candidate running for the federal seat of Hughes in Sydney. She is running on a platform of supporting small business, climate action, restoring integrity to politics, equality for women, and tackling domestic violence.
Hanabeth is a scientist, Marine Rescue volunteer, and teacher at Southern Cross University. Now running as an independent candidate for the electorate of Page.
Helen Haines, is the Independent Federal Member for Indi. She previously worked as a nurse and midwife for decades, before moving to rural health research to find ways to improve our health and our future.
Janine Kitson is a community independent candidate campaigning for meaningful climate goals, and corruption body with teeth, protection of our ABC and more investment in education.
Jo Dyer is an Australian theatre and film producer, and director of Adelaide Writers' Week. She is now running as a community independent candidate for the electorate of Boothby.
Kate has over two decades of experience in roles such as lawyer and strategy consultant, in both the private sector and social Impact roles. She is running as an independent for the seat of Curtin.
Kate is an accomplished business owner, running as a community independent candidate for the Calare electorate.
Kim Rubenstein is a law professor, author, and distinguished human rights advocate, running as an Independent for the Senate in the ACT. Her policy priorities include restoring integrity to politics, climate action, women's safety, supporting small business, and standing up for Canberra.
Kylea Tink is a successful business woman, CEO, parent and long time local resident, running as an independent candidate for election in the federal seat of North Sydney. She is passionate about the need for decisive action on climate change to protect both our environment and our economy, restoring integrity to politics and equality and fairness for all.
Small business owner and current publican at the Fern Tree Tavern in Hobart. Leanne is running as a candidate for the Tasmanian Senate.
Doctor Monique Ryan was a specialist at the Royal Children's Hospital and is running as an independent candidate for the federal seat of Kooyong in Melbourne. She is running on a platform of urgent climate action; a strong, innovative and clean economy; a federal anti-corruption commission; equality, respect and safety for women; humane and timely treatment of asylum seekers; and better mental health and aged care services.
Nicolette Boele is a community independent candidate running for the federal seat of Bradfield in Sydney. She is running on a platform of climate action, economic growth, fairness, and restoring integrity to politics.
Rebekha is a member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of Mayo in South Australia.
Sarina is a mum, partner, professional with nearly 25 years experience as a sociologist and has previously worked for the UN in East Timor, led international development-aid programs. She's running for climate action, integrity, equality and better education for her community in Grayndler.
Zali Steggall OAM is an Australian politician, lawyer, and former Olympic athlete, who has served as Member of Parliament for the Division of Warringah since 2019.
Zoe Daniel is a former ABC foreign correspondent running as an independent for the federal seat of Goldstein on a platform of climate action, supporting local business, and bringing more integrity and accountability to politics.