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Inside the contradictory world of the ACT's independent parties

Why independent candidates have had to start political parties.

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Independent won't support Libs if 'right-wing fascists' are on the frontbench

But the candidate won't support Andrew Barr either.

The Canberra Times

Independents for Canberra list demands for major parties to secure support

But the group has ruled out forming a coalition government.

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One ACT party received a donation banned under their proposed policy

Who has donated what to the ACT's political parties in the past year.

The Canberra Times

Independents for Canberra want inquiry into ACT's criminal justice system

The group has made the call ahead of the election.

The Canberra Times

Independents want ACT govt to give $40,000 grants to keep GPs in the city

The group also wants a burnout prevention strategy.

The Canberra Times

Brindabella independent says she will not support a Barr government

But Vanessa Picker says her support for the Liberals is not guaranteed.

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Is it undemocratic for Barr to be both Chief Minister and Treasurer?

A group of independents thinks it is, and wants it stopped.

The Canberra Times

Housing needs funding boost to cut waiting lists, independents say

'Progressive' govt called out for 'failing' ACT's vulnerable.

The Canberra Times

Independents complain about 'misleading and inaccurate' Labor ad

Candidates have submitted complaints to Elections ACT.

The Canberra Times

Elected Body deputy chair to run for Independents for Canberra

The final candidates for the group have been unveiled.

The Canberra Times

Senior cop, ex-Matilda among potential independent ACT candidates

The final candidates will be selected in coming weeks.

The Canberra Times

Independents for Canberra registered as ACT political party

The party will endorse candidates by the middle of the year.

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Prominent Ngunnawal elder considers independent tilt for Assembly

Aunty Violet Sheridan is weighing up a run in Yerrabi.

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Another bid for ACT independents eyes transparent candidate selection

Justin Ryan wants his KIN project to reimagine preselection.

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Barr hints at risk of 'stooge independents' running in ACT election

The Chief Minister expects 'fierce' crossbench competition.

The Canberra Times

'To shift the balance': Carnell and Emerson launch ACT independents party

The game just changed for the 2024 territory election.

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