The Community Independents Project

11/02/2026

How much power does a local community really have?

In 2025, Fremantle showed how grassroots movements can challenge even the safest political strongholds.

Kate Hulett (Fremantle’s Community Independent candidate) and Martin Pritchard (Executive Director, Environs Kimberley) will join Trine Barter (CIP Director) for a behind-the-scenes discussion. Together they will explore how each of their community-led campaigns transformed the conversation, turned a “safe” seat into a major battleground, and how you can apply these strategies to drive change in your community.

Tickets are free but registration is essential. 🔗Click the link for more information and booking.

Get tickets on Humanitix - Fremantle, Fracking & Community Power. Online. Tuesday 24th February 2026. Find event information.

26/10/2025

Want better representation and real action on the issues that matter?
The stakes couldn’t be higher.

Join David Pocock, Zali Steggall and Punter’s Politics as they pull back the curtain on what’s really happening in Parliament and how you and your community can drive change from the ground up.

🗓️ Wednesday 19 Nov at 7pm AEDT
🎟️ Free online event – register here https://events.humanitix.com/the-final-sitting-year-in-review
👥 Watch solo or bring your community together.

23/10/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Konrad Benjamin from Punter’s Politics together with Senator David Pocock and Zali Steggall OAM MP for our final big gathering of the year! This blockbuster line-up is the perfect excuse to bring your like-minded friends together - host a wine and cheese night at home, or a casual barbie at your local community hub and watch it together.

Hear them pull back the curtain on what really went down in Parliament in 2025.

Don’t miss it. Be inspired, get active, celebrate and wrap the year with purpose.

Register + access Watch Party resources -> https://events.humanitix.com/the-final-sitting-year-in-review

05/09/2025

Don’t miss Allegra Spender MP, Senator David Pocock and Kylea Tink tomorrow at the Convention!
The 48th Parliament: Shifting Power - discussing how Community Independents are navigating a single-party majority, holding government to account, and driving grassroots change that puts communities at the heart of politics.
Tickets still available - see link in bio.

02/09/2025

🚨 Just days to go! 🚨
We’re counting down to Convention 2025 and the excitement is building!
The jam packed Program includes:
🎤 30+ speakers - including every Community Independent MP and Senator
🧠 10 Convention sessions
💬 7 post event Break-out sessions
📚 18+ hours of content to energise, equip, and connect our movement

Don’t miss out - if you haven’t got your ticket yet, head to the link in our bio!

28/08/2025

How do communities keep the energy alive between elections?
Join Nicolette Boele MP together with Anita Tang, Ellie Smith and Phil Scott as they share practical ways communities are building trust, connection, awareness and action well beyond election day.

22/08/2025

🔥 Meet the Future of Politics 🔥
At on 5&6 Sept - meet the next generation of community leaders who are already reshaping the political landscape. Hear from passionate young changemakers, discover how they’re taking action in their communities and find out how you can get involved in creating a better future for & by young people.

See Convention link in bio for more information.

18/08/2025

⚡The news is changing - and so is politics.
Independent platforms are shaking up the media, reaching new audiences, and giving people the tools to engage.

Hear from Angela Pippos, Dr Monique Ryan MP & Hannah Ferguson (Cheek Media Co) on how new media is transforming democracy.

See bio for Convention link for more info. We hope to see you there!

18/08/2025

At , the Community Independent MPs and Senator will share how they’re doing politics differently - from pushing back on disinformation, to building genuine two-way relationships with their communities and tackling big issues like climate change, integrity and political reform. We’re so grateful they’re joining us and can’t wait to hear from them! 🩵🧡

Link in bio for more information.

10/08/2025

Now in their third terms, and are lighthouses of the Community Independents movement.
Their two-way relationship with their communities delivers genuine collaboration and real impact. Don't miss this session.

See link to Convention in bio for more details and booking.

09/08/2025

Cathy McGowan, Zoe Daniel and Jessie Price discussing the collective courage behind the Community Independents movement.

Join us for this session and many more at the Convention - online 5&6 Sept - see our website for more details.

Link in Bio.

09/08/2025

Mis and disinformation swamped the 2025 election. Join us at the Convention for this session - Michael Pascoe in conversation with Kate Chaney MP and Richard Denniss - to explore the actions communities can take to push back and protect democracy.

Link in bio to website for Convention information and ticket booking.