Thomas Emerson (politician) Last updated August 19, 2025 Early life From the age of 16,Emerson spent seven years with chronic hip,lower back and shoulder problems. [ 4] After graduating with a philosophy degree from the Australian National University (ANU) in 2017,he founded Praksis,a Canberra -based movement studio. [ 5] [ 6]
References ↑ Emerson, Thomas [@EmersonACT] (12 October 2024). "Never been a member of a political party, except @INDforCBR which we've registered as a party to get our own column on the ballot paper. Oh and I was on David Pocock's party membership list when he did the same thing" (Tweet ). Archived from the original on 19 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024 – via Twitter . ↑ Bovill, Monte (19 October 2024). "Emerson could become first independent in the ACT assembly in 20 years" . ABC News . Retrieved 19 October 2024 . ↑ "Deregistration of Independents for Canberra" . Elections ACT. 10 July 2025. Archived from the original on 10 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025 . ↑ Martin, Amy (18 January 2021). "The new way to move your body in Canberra's Praksis" . The Canberra Times. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2024 . ↑ "What I learned working for David Pocock" . Canberra Daily. 31 August 2024. Archived from the original on 2 September 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024 . ↑ "Thomas Emerson" . praksis.com.au . 21 February 2020. Archived from the original on 10 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024 . 1 2 "THOMAS EMERSON" . Independents for Canberra. Archived from the original on 3 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024 . ↑ Bell, Patrick (13 September 2024). "ACT election campaign mode is on, and the formula for winning power is unlike anywhere else in the country" . ABC News. Archived from the original on 10 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024 . ↑ Twyford, Lottie (29 January 2024). "Party of community independents to contest ACT election after being inspired by Senator David Pocock's success" . ABC News . Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Australian Broadcasting Corporation . Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024 . ↑ "Independents for Canberra Announces Lead Candidates for Kurrajong and Murrumbidgee" . Independent Council Candidate Paul Noack. 31 May 2024. Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024 . ↑ Roberts, Georgia (19 October 2024). "The independent wave hits the ACT as Andrew Barr promises a 'progressive and stable' crossbench" . ABC News . Retrieved 19 October 2024 . ↑ Glenday, James (20 September 2024). " . ABC News . Retrieved 19 October 2024 . ↑ "Current Members of the legislative assembly" . Elections ACT. Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025 . Mr Emerson was elected as a candidate for the registered political party, Independents for Canberra. Mr Emerson resigned from the party on 5 February 2025 to sit in the Assembly as a non-party MLA. ↑ "Party of community independents to contest ACT election after being inspired by Senator David Pocock's success" . ABC News . 28 January 2024.
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