Julia Zemiro | The Independents Podcast

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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Ellie Smith has a background in environmental management and a career in policy and government relations. Over a decade she’s helped farmers, policymakers and conservationists find common ground and smart solutions that benefit all Queenslanders. She’s also held board roles for a number of environmental organisations, experiences that have built strong policy and negotiation skills. Surviving cancer in 2017 reinforced her determination to fight for well-funded healthcare for every Australian.

https://www.elliesmith.com.au

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Erchana is a world-record holding marathon runner and change-maker. In 2022 she made history and inspired audiences across the world by running 150 marathons over 150 consecutive days from Cape York to Melbourne to raise vital funds for Australia’s endangered wildlife. Now, she’s taking that passion, motivation and energy to another start line by running for the southern Gold Coast seat of McPherson. Erchana is also a nutritionist, small business owner and holds a Master of Human Nutrition.

McPherson has been considered a safe Liberal seat for decades, but with incumbent Liberal member Karen Andrews retiring at this election, Erchana has a once in a generation opportunity to turn the seat independent and champion the needs of her Gold Coast community.

https://www.erchana4mcpherson.com

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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 local news coverage and connecting with community organisations. She also runs an international education company and has actively supported women's shelters and mental health initiatives across the area.

https://www.tinabrownforberowra.com.au

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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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