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Julia Zemiro | The Independents Podcast

by Julia Zemiro
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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. ———————————————————— 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episodes

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    March 5, 2025 · 36 min

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  • Claire Ferres Miles, Independent for Casey

    March 5, 2025 · 31 min

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  • Francine Wiig, Independent for Fairfax

    March 5, 2025 · 31 min

    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…

  • Michelle Milthorpe, Independent for Farrer

    March 5, 2025 · 33 min

    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…

  • Jeremy Miller, Independent for Lyne

    March 5, 2025 · 36 min

    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…

  • Byron Fay, Climate 200 Executive Director

    March 5, 2025 · 36 min

    Byron is a public policy specialist with over a decades’ experience working in international and domestic climate policy, climate aid, development finance, and federal politics. He represented Australia in the UNFCCC negotiations on the…

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    March 5, 2025 · 36 min

    Simon is a self-confessed energy geek, 'root striker', 'Trimtab' and 'Impatient Incrementalist'. He is an energy analyst and climate philanthropist. He is also Climate 200's Convenor, a director at the Australian Environmental Grantmakers…

  • Tina Brown, Independent for Berowra

    February 27, 2025 · 30 min

    As the publisher of the local newspaper, The Post, Tina Brown has been deeply immersed in the community of Sydney’s upper north shore, and connected to what residents are feeling. Tina founded The Post during COVID lockdowns, providing…