With the federal election just days away we have compiled a list of independent and minor party candidates who support war powers reform.
With both the major parties still resisting change, independents can play a crucial role in pushing for genuine transparency and accountability in defence and foreign policy.
Please support candidates who are willing to challenge the status quo on how Australia goes to war overseas.
It is also worth noting that many independent candidates and MPs have called for a public inquiry into the AUKUS military pact.
Candidates in favour
Caz Heise (Cowper NSW) https://www.caz4cowper.com.au/
Adam Martin (Braddon TAS) https://adammartin.au/home/
Ziad Basyouny (Watson NSW) https://ziadbasyouny.com.au/
Alex Dyson (Wannon VIC) https://www.alexdysonindependent.com/
Ben Smith (Flinders VIC) https://www.smithforflinders.com.au/
Peter George (Franklin TAS) https://petergeorgeforfranklin.com/
Jess Ness (Deakin VIC) https://www.jessness4deakin.com.au/
All candidates with Fatima Payman’s Australia’s Voice (War Powers Reform is party policy) https://australiasvoice.com.au/
All candidates with The Greens (War Powers Reform is party policy) https://greens.org.au/
Suzie Holt (Groom QLD) https://www.suzieholt4groom.com/
Phil Scott (Solomon NT) https://www.philscott.com.au/
Rex Patrick (Senate candidate SA) https://lambienetwork.com.au/pages/south-australia
Dr Verity Cooper (Sturt SA) https://www.veritycooper.com.au/
Kate Hulett (Fremantle WA)
Claire Ferres Miles (Casey VIC)
Existing MPs and Senators who support War Powers Reform
Dr Monique Ryan
Andrew Wilkie
Zali Steggall
Rebekha Sharkie
Bob Katter
All Greens MPs and Senators (War Powers Reform is party policy)
Have declined to state a position / no reply
Nicolette Boele (Bradfield NSW)
Erchana Murray-Bartlett (McPherson QLD)
Deb Leonard (Monash VIC)
Michelle Milthorpe (Farrah NSW)
Tina Brown (Berowra NSW)
Jenny Rolfe (Riverina NSW)
Jessie Price (Bean ACT)
Kate Dezarnaulds (Gilmore NSW)
Kate Hook (Calare NSW)
Please note: This is not a comprehensive list. Please send suggestions or additions to mark@warpowersreform.org.au
See also: IPAN’s Election Scorecard: https://ipan.org.au/election-2025/
