Episode notes
Here in the #transitzone we have documented and examined, in some detail, the rise and evolution of the “Voices for” independents movement across Australia. We have spoken to founders of movements in specific electorates and independent candidates, including pathfinder, Cathy McGowan in Indi, in NE Victoria, and the independent who defenestrated former Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, from his long held seat, Warringah, in Sydney, Zali Steggall. And we spoke with Mary Crooks the pioneer of the kitchen table conversations, community building methodology that was eventually fundamental to McGowan’s success in Indi and has been adopted by the independents’ movements.And now the 2022 federal election campaign is approaching its half-way point, the independents movement’s significance is stark with mainstream media increasing its focus ... ... Read more