✅ Plain-language lesson

Independent and community-backed MPs are changing Australian politics.

They:

  • Refuse corporate donations

  • Vote for their communities

  • Consult citizens

  • Increase transparency

  • Break party control

Independents show democracy works better when power returns to the electorate.

Real democracy is not left or right — it is accountable.

✅ Discussion question

Why are independents gaining support across Australia?

✅ PDF – Module 4 Handout