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Julia Zemiro | The Independents Podcast

A seismic shift hit Australian politics during the 2022 election. Now, three years on, another wave is on the way.

Community groups in every state are putting up their own candidates — smart, experienced and savvy people with a wide range of lived experiences — with their eyes firmly on Canberra. Hear the stories of these impressive individuals with the courage and vision to challenge the political status quo and shift the tone and direction of government in this country.

Join Julia Zemiro as she finds out who they are and what drives them.

Meet the Independents, class of 2025.

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The Independents Podcast is supported by Climate 200 and hosted by Julia Zemiro.

Recorded on the land of the Dharawal and Gundundara people.

Series producer: Kate Holdsworth

Post producer: Jacob Round

Executive producer: Dan Ilic for Not A Real Media Company Pty Ltd

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Copyright: © Climate 200

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Allegra Spender, Independent MP for Wentworth Feb 19, 2025

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Allegra Spender is an accomplished business leader, renewable energy advocate, and the independent Member for Wentworth.

Allegra’s academic background includes an Economics degree from Cambridge University, an MSc from the University of London, and advanced business courses at Harvard and Dartmouth College. Her professional journey began at McKinsey as a business analyst, where she gained expertise across diverse industries and business strategies. She further honed her skills as a policy analyst at the UK Treasury before taking on the role of Managing Director at Carla Zampatti Pty Ltd, her family’s iconic fashion label.

As Chair of the Sydney Renewable Power Company, Allegra spearheaded the installation of the largest CBD solar array in Australia at the time. Her commitment to social impact extended to her role as CEO of the Australian Business and Community Network, where she partnered with leading Australian businesses to address educational disadvantages.

https://www.allegraspender.com.au

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Ben Smith, Independent for Flinders Feb 19, 2025

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2024 Victorian Father of the Year, Ben Smith is CEO of the Mornington Community Support Centre, a charity supporting locals struggling with housing insecurity and financial hardship. He is a well-respected community advocate, and also owns a successful local retail business.

Ben is passionate about helping vulnerable people, whether it be tackling cost of living pressure, improving healthcare, or making housing affordable. Committed to integrity and true community representation for the Peninsula, Ben believes in putting people before politics. He also cares deeply about climate action and is driven to create a better future for his daughter.

https://www.smithforflinders.com.au

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Monique Ryan, Independent MP for Kooyong Feb 19, 2025

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For 25 years, Dr Monique Ryan treated children with complex neurological conditions, culminating in her role as Director of Neurology at the Royal Children's Hospital – until her community chose her to represent their voice in Canberra over the then longstanding member and deputy leader of the Liberal Party. Her first term in parliament has been marked by significant achievements, including helping to secure $3bn in HECS debt relief, and strengthening climate legislation. She’s also championing the Clean Up Politics Act to address the politician-lobbyist revolving door, while tackling housing affordability and cost of living pressures including more affordable access to health care, putting a stop to price gouging, and advocating for investment in clean, cheap energy to ensure a safer future for all Australians.

https://www.moniqueryan.com.au/

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Caz Heise, Independent for Cowper Feb 19, 2025

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Caz Heise is a nurse and regional health leader who has dedicated her life to supporting people in their most vulnerable moments. This has included delivering compassionate care at the bedside, leading regional health and emergency response teams, and managing Cowper's local hospitals during bushfires and floods. Her role as a Board Director of Cancer Council NSW, combined with her experience as a cancer survivor, has deepened her commitment to improving healthcare access in regional communities. Cowper has been a National Party stronghold for over 100 years, but in 2022, Caz' community campaign came within 2,600 votes of winning,making Cowper the most marginal Nationals seat in the country.

https://www.caz4cowper.com.au/

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Deb Leonard, Independent for Monash Feb 19, 2025

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A lawyer who has spent her career helping families navigate crises, Deb is running her second independent campaign in Monash. Deb is tightly focused on cost of living issues as well as the energy transition underway in the electorate, home to many who work in Victoria’s coal fired power industry, the site of a major renewable energy project, and adjacent to one of Dutton’s proposed nuclear power plants.

https://www.debleonard4monash.com.au

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