Strong Independents

Strong Independents
Abbreviation	SI
Leader	Peter Strong Ann Bray
Founded	2024;1 year ago (2024)
Registered	4 June 2024;12 months ago (4 June 2024)
Ideology	Localism
Legislative Assembly	0 / 25
Website
www.strongindependents.com.au
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Strong Independents (SI) was an Australian political party based in the Australian Capital Territory. ^[1]

History

Strong Independents applied for registration with Elections ACT on 15 May 2024 in order to contest the October 2024 ACT election. ^[2] The party was formally registered on 4 June. ^[3]

The part was deregistered on 15 November 2024 at the party's request. ^[4]

Policies

The party supports 12-year term limits for ACT politicians and citizen-initiated polls on policy ideas. ^{[5] [6]}

See also

• Fiona Carrick Independent
• Independents for Canberra

References

1. "'Strong Independents' set for ACT ballot paper". The Riot ACT. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
2. "Strong Independents apply to register as a political party for ACT Legislative Assembly elections". Elections ACT. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
3. "Strong Independents officially registered for the 2024 ACT Legislative Assembly election". Elections ACT. 4 June 2024. Archived from the original on 4 June 2024.
4. "Deregistration of Strong Independents". Elections ACT. ACT Electoral Commission Officers of the ACT Legislative Assemby. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
5. "A citizens' vote on contentious issues is first independents' pitch". The Canberra Times. 2 February 2024.
6. "Can independents inspired by David Pocock become kingmakers in Canberra?". ABC News. 6 April 2024.