Independents for Canberra
Independents for Canberra | |
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| Leader | Clare Carnell Thomas Emerson |
| Founded | 29 January 2024 |
| Registered | 8 March 2024 |
| Ideology | Localism |
| Political position | Big tent |
| Legislative Assembly | 0 / 25
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Independents for Canberra (IFC) is an Australian political party based in the Australian Capital Territory.[1]
The party was formed by Clare Carnell, a former Liberal Party member and the daughter of former Chief Minister Kate Carnell, and Thomas Emerson, an advisor to senator David Pocock and son of former federal Labor minister Craig Emerson.[2]
On 8 March 2024, the party was officially registered with Elections ACT, in time for the 2024 ACT election.[3]
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References[edit]
- ^ Barlow, Karen (28 January 2024). "'To shift the balance': Carnell and Emerson launch ACT independents party". The Canberra Times. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Australian Community Media. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ Twyford, Lottie (29 January 2024). "Party of community independents to contest ACT election after being inspired by Senator David Pocock's success". ABC News. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ Lindell, Jasper (9 March 2024). "Independents for Canberra registered as ACT political party". The Canberra Times. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Australian Community Media. ProQuest 2942202346. Archived from the original on 17 March 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.