Thursday, 4 August 2022

Independence Party

Dr CUMMING (Western Metropolitan) (10:40): The community are disillusioned with the major parties, and the community feel that the major parties do not represent them anymore. The community want to actually see individuals, independents, that represent them directly—locals that understand local needs and local issues.

I have actually convened the Independence Party, a party that will actually put the people first and the party second. Independence Party members will always be allowed a conscience vote and must always put their constituents first. The Independence Party is currently going through a registration process with the Victorian Electoral Commission, and I want to thank the current Independence Party members and welcome all new members that want direct representation here in Parliament.

True independents wear the colour purple with pride. With an open heart they listen to the community. The Independence Party will be a strong voice for the community. I want to give Victorians hope at this next election that we can change this government in November. This government has created our hard times, and this government must go in November. I will do everything in my power from now until November to get rid of this government, to sack Dan Andrews and to give Victorians change, and I look forward to doing this through the Independence Party.