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Alana Johnson, Community Independents Project

Alana has a background in social science and psychotherapy, leadership and governance training. A social activist and change expert, she is Chair of the Victorian Women’s Trust and co-founder and past President of Voices for Indi. https://www.communityindependentsproject.org/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Claire Ferres Miles, Independent for Casey

Engineer Claire Ferres Miles combines deep local roots as a 30-year resident with significant leadership experience running large organisations, including Sustainability Victoria, and her own small business. Casey stretches from the suburban fringe through the Dandenong Ranges to the Yarra Valley, facing increasing pressures from natural disasters, infrastructure gaps, and cost of living challenges. Claire's campaign emphasises the need for stronger emergency services support, with the local CFA and SES volunteers stretched thin by intensifying storms, floods and bushfires. She's particularly focused on securing emergency healthcare access for the Yarra Valley and addressing the region's childcare shortages. https://www.claireferresmiles.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Francine Wiig, Independent for Fairfax

Francine Wiig, a Sunshine Coast local of nearly 20 years, brings extensive real-world experience as a legal professional, small business owner, and mother of twins. She is running as an independent candidate to prioritise the community and ensure it receives the representation it deserves, not what the major parties dictate. For too long, Fairfax has been treated as a safe seat, and as the fastest-growing region in Australia, it has experienced significant challenges due to a lack of sustainable infrastructure management. https://www.francineforfairfax.com.au ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Michelle Milthorpe, Independent for Farrer

Michelle Milthorpe has worked as a teacher, coach, small business owner and advocate. She is well known in her regional community for her support for students with learning difficulties, and her successful advocacy for reforms to how the NSW justice system treats child victims. Michelle is challenging Liberal Party Deputy Leader Sussan Ley, who has held the seat for 23 years, with a campaign that focuses on regional representation, cost of living, healthcare access, and infrastructure investment in an electorate that serves as Australia's food bowl. https://michellemilthorpe.com.au/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Jeremy Miller, Independent for Lyne

A small business owner and local councillor, Jeremy Miller owns a bakery and café in Taree, following a background in commercial radio, event management, and theatre. Through roles managing the Manning Entertainment Centre, founding community events, and his active council service, Miller has established strong connections across the changing demographics of the region, from traditional farming communities to sea-changers. https://www.jeremy4lyne.com.au ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.