Independents CAN, formerly Independents For Climate Action Now (ICAN), is an Australian political party which was registered on 10 April 2019.[2] It seeks to prosecute policies relating to climate change, such as planning for climate change related emergencies and phasing out fossil fuels to replace with renewable energy.[3]
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| Abbreviation | ICAN |
| Founder | Jim Tait[1] |
| Founded | 10 April 2019 |
| Ideology | Climate change action |
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In 2018, lead candidate Rod Bower announced the party would run in the 2019 federal election for a New South Wales senate seat "to give a voice to the marginalised".[4] The party would emphase policies surrounding "climate change, refugees and basic human rights".[5] The party did not win a seat, receiving 0.6% of all votes.[6]
The party changed its name from "Independents for Climate Action Now" to "Independents CAN" in 2021.[7] The party was de-registered on 12 January 2022 by the Australian Electoral Commission for failing to meet the increased registration requirement of 1500 members.[8]
References
edit- ^ Now, Independents for Climate Action. "Jim Tait". ICAN Australia. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
- ^ "Registration of a political party Independents For Climate Action Now" (PDF). Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
- ^ Now, Independents for Climate Action. "Policy". ICAN Australia. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
- ^ "Father Rod chases Senate seat". The Australian. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ "Outspoken Anglican rector Rod Bower announces Senate bid". SBS News. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ "Senate Results". Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ "Change of party name and removal of abbreviation – Independents For Climate Action Now" (PDF). Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ "Notice of deregistration – Independents CAN" (PDF). Australian Electoral Commission.
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