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A vote for Liberal John Pesutto could open the door to One Nation.
The Liberals may not be able to form government without One Nation’s support. Don’t risk it: vote [1] Independent Shima Ibuki to keep One Nation out.
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I’ve had enough BS from the major parties.
It’s time for a fresh, local perspective. It’s time for Shima Ibuki.
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Shima Ibuki will put our community first.
Independent candidates like Shima Ibuki can make the best decisions for our community – not a party machine or vested interests.
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I want corruption out of 🙅🏽♀️ politics.
An independent in Hawthorn is the only candidate who can hold the next Victorian government to account.
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A vote for the Liberals is a vote for higher power prices.
The Liberals have committed to scrapping clean energy projects which would drive up power prices by $472 per household.
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I want strong climate action 🌏 for Victoria.
For a candidate who will protect our environment and knows that renewable energy means lower bills, vote [1] Shima Ibuki.
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Voting 1️⃣ Labor could help One Nation.
A vote for Labor (who won’t win Hawthorn in this election) could lead to One Nation holding the balance of power. Don’t risk it: vote [1] Independent Shima Ibuki to keep One Nation out.
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A vote for the Liberals is a vote against reproductive rights.
The Liberals may not be able to form government without the support of One Nation – who want to roll back abortion access. Don’t let your vote give One Nation power.
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The Greens can’t win Hawthorn, but independent Shima Ibuki can.
Vote 1 Shima Ibuki to have the best chance of beating the Liberals in Hawthorn.
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I’m proud to support Victoria’s Treaty with First Peoples.
The Liberal Party has committed to scrapping Victoria’s Treaty with First Peoples if elected. Vote [1] independent Shima Ibuki – the only candidate who can beat the Liberals in Hawthorn.
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Our community deserves better.
Independent candidates like Shima Ibuki can make the best decisions for our community, rather than for a major party room.
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Only Independent Shima Ibuki can beat Pesutto and keep One Nation out.
Vote 1 Independent Shima Ibuki to have the best chance of beating the Liberals in Hawthorn – and avoid giving One Nation the balance of power.
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I want Hawthorn to have a local voice.
Independents represent their community – not party politics or vested interests.
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Voting Liberal could give One Nation the balance of power.
The Liberals may not be able to form government without One Nation’s support. Don’t risk it: vote 1 Independent Shima Ibuki to keep One Nation out.
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Independents deliver positive change.
Independents like Helen Haines and Monique Ryan have helped deliver major integrity policies like the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
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I want women’s rights protected.
The best way to ensure women’s rights are protected is to keep the Liberals and One Nation out of government.
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I want evidence-based policy.
Shima Ibuki has a full policy platform putting Hawthorn first. You can read it here.
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I’m the cleverest person I know.
And that’s why I’m voting Independent this election.
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I’m sick of politicians putting their parties first.
Independent candidates like Shima Ibuki will serve Hawthorn, not major party interests.
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I want real change, not politics as usual.
This election is too important to vote the same way as usual. Vote for a candidate who shares your values AND can win. Vote [1] Shima Ibuki.
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A vote for the Liberals is a vote for climate breakdown.
Liberal leader Jess Wilson has committed to expanding fossil fuels and scrapping clean energy projects.
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I don't want One Nation having control over my government.
The Liberals may not be able to form government without One Nation’s support. Don't let your vote give One Nation power.
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I’m proud to think independently.
A vote for the independent candidate is a vote for a local representative who will make the best decisions for Hawthorn, not a party room.
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Labor won’t win Hawthorn, but independent Shima Ibuki can.
A vote for Labor (who won’t win Hawthorn in this election) could lead to One Nation holding the balance of power. Don’t risk it: vote 1 Independent Shima Ibuki to keep One Nation out.
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I want an MP who stands up for Hawthorn.
Independents represent their community – not party politics or vested interests.
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Victoria needs politics done differently.
The major parties aren’t delivering for Victorians. It’s time to put an Independent first.
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My kids told me to do the right thing.
They can’t vote, but you can vote with their future in mind. Vote independent.
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Liberal John Pesutto wants you to vote Labor.
Putting Labor first could help the Liberals win on preferences. Don’t risk it: vote [1] Independent Shima Ibuki.
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I like Shima’s glasses.
You only need [1] reason to vote independent. But if the glasses aren’t enough for you, check out Shima’s full policy platform here.
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I want the best for kids in Hawthorn.
Independents are best placed to fight for our kids and their futures in Hawthorn.
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You don’t need to tell your partner.
The ballot is secret. How you vote is your decision and is not disclosed to partners, parties or candidates. So do the right thing, even if they won’t.
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I like trying new things.
Better than that, Shima Ibuki is best placed to beat the Liberals too. New things AND winning - now that’s worth thinking again for.
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Hawthorn needs a change of MP.
This election is too important to stick with old party loyalties. Vote for a candidate who shares your values AND can win. Vote Shima Ibuki.
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Values matter more than party politics.
This election is too important to vote on political party alone. Vote for a candidate who shares your values AND can win. Vote [1] Independent Shima Ibuki.