Political Party

    Australian Independent MPs

    Independents in Australian politics are parliamentarians who do not belong to a political party. They often focus on local representation, political integrity, and specific policy issues relevant to their constituencies.

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    Community representationPolitical integrityLocal issuesElectoral accountability

    Last updated: 1 March 2025

    Founded

    Various

    Current Leader

    No single leader

    Ideology

    Community representationPolitical integrityLocal issuesElectoral accountability

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    Party Overview

    Core Ideology

    Independent MPs do not share a unified ideology but typically emphasize direct community representation, political accountability, transparency, and addressing local issues without party constraints.

    While approaches vary significantly between individuals, common priorities among current independents include strengthening integrity in politics, climate action, local representation, and evidence-based policy development outside of party discipline.

    Current Status

    Leader: No formal leadership structure

    Deputy Leader: Not applicable

    Parliamentary Status: Crossbench (Federal)

    Federal Seats: 10 of 151 in the House of Representatives (as of 2022)

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