Congratulations Ben Smith

The Independent for Flinders community wishes to acknowledge the ground breaking achievements of Ben Smith and his stellar campaign team, and also to recognise the more than 600 local volunteers and supporters who engaged in this year’s Federal election campaign.

We are very fortunate to have had a candidate such as Ben represent our community. Throughout the entirety of the campaign, without exception, Ben conducted himself with dignity and a level of integrity that we are proud to be associated with.

We know that Ben will continue to be a valuable asset and an advocate for change on the Mornington Peninsula through his work and many community projects.

It is now a FACT that Flinders is a marginal electorate requiring a swing of only 2% at the next election. We hope that this provides some leverage with the re-elected Federal Labor government when considering the needs of the Mornington Peninsula on those important matters that we all support such as Integrity and Transparency in Politics, Access to Housing, Healthcare, Climate and Sustainability.

As a group we want to build on the success of the campaign as we continue to look for ways to advocate directly with government ministers, Federal and State to ensure our community is properly represented.

The Independent for Flinders community is energised by what the future might hold for community independents in the upcoming State elections in 2026.

We’re a local group of Mornington Peninsula volunteers committed to doing politics differently.

Arthurs Seat | Balnarring | Baxter | Bittern | Blairgowrie | Boneo | Cape Schanck | Crib Point | Dromana | Fingal | Flinders | French Island | Hastings | Main Ridge | McCrae | Merricks | Moorooduc | Mornington | Mount Eliza | Mount Martha | Pearcedale | Point Leo | Portsea | Red Hill | Rosebud | Rye | Shoreham | Somers | Somerville | Sorrento | St. Andrews Beach | Tootgarook | Tuerong | Tyabb|

OUR OBJECTIVE:

Find and support an exceptional community independent candidate who will represent us.

Democracy is poorly served by the two party system. We are tired of lobbyists and interest groups determining policy, as well as policy flip-flops every time a new political party comes to power.

We aim to build a community spirit and form friendships while working towards our ultimate goal of flipping Flinders.

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Flinders residents have said they want action on:

Climate

Move towards cleaner and cheaper renewable energy for Mornington Peninsula residents
Sustainability

Preserving and protecting our natural environment and biodiversity
Housing

Stronger legislation to improve access to secure affordable and available housing for all.
Integrity in Politics

Ensuring transparency and accountability in decision making, and policy that is evidence based
Social Justice

Strengthening legislation to ensure equality of opportunity & ending discriminatory policies & practices