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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt

@drveritycooper.bsky.social

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Doctor, mum, businesswoman, family with deep roots here in South Australia. Be heard, Be included. Be Represented https://www.veritycooper.com.au/ Authorised by V Cooper, 120 Fullarton Rd., Norwood 🌿🤝🩵✨🗳️

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · Apr 20

This election is your chance to send a clear message: we're ready for real representation - someone who puts the people of #Sturt ahead of billionaires or lobbyists. 🩵

On election day (or at pre-poll):
👉🏾 Write a 1️⃣ next to COOPER, Verity
👉 then number 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 box 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦.
#auspol

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 3

The dogs of #Sturt say :

Vote 1️⃣ Dr Verity Cooper for change in the way the Sturt community is represented in Canberra!

#auspol #auspol2025 #teal #ANewWay #ScoutinSturt

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 2

Thank you, Danny. 🤞

Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 2

It ‘s Election Day!

#Sturt has the chance today to turn a new page. A chance to start the change we all want to see in Canberra.

A member who will work hard for the local community.

I would be honoured to have your support today.

Vote 1️⃣ Dr Verity Cooper - for a new way.

#auspol #VoteIndepend

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 2

Are you angry at receiving texts from a party of 🎺s?

I’m told texts from parties are exempt from the Spam & the Do Not Call Register Acts at election time.

I will fight to bring greater integrity to election campaign laws, incl. truth in political advertising.

Vote 1️⃣ Dr Verity Cooper in #Sturt

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 2

A campaign like mine is about so much more than just the candidate - it’s about remarkable community members who step forward in hope for change.

One of our team, Arthur, today posted the attached to express his reasons for contributing to this campaign.

Thank you, Arthur!

#VoteIndependent

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 2

Want to better understand the community independents movement in Australia?

This 30 minute short film, narrated by Julia Zemiro and produced by Climate200, is perfect Friday night, election eve watching.

#VoteIndependent
Vote 1️⃣ Dr Verity Cooper for #Sturt

#auspol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV11...

No Safe Seat

YouTube video by Climate 200

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PA to a Kelpie @johnroddick.bsky.social · Apr 22

In a sign that the Liberals are desperately worried in #Sturt, they’re preferencing Family First and One Nation above @drveritycooper.bsky.social and @australianlabor.bsky.social.

A very good example of how far from John Howard’s broad church the current SA Liberals have become.

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PA to a Kelpie @johnroddick.bsky.social · May 2

At prepolling in #Sturt, quite a few people are horrified at the preferences that are being suggested. Liberal James Stevens’ decision to preference One Nation and Family First in particular isn’t going down well at all.

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 2

Be wary with the Labor Party’s #Medicare vote-grabbing policy. It won’t work.

As a GP in #Sturt, I have 35 years of first hand experience in primary #healthcare, & will hold both parties accountable for workable solutions.

My healthcare priorities: www.veritycooper.com.au/priority_hea...

#auspol

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 2

This week, the #Liberal Shadow Minister for Home Ownership could not offer more than a slogan when asked why #negativegearing and capital gains tax incentives for #housing should remain.
(abc.net.au/listen/program…)

My housing policy priorities are here: veritycooper.com.au/priority_cost#auspolol

https://abc.net.au/listen/program…

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 2

Team Verity 🩵’s to Wobble!

… but it’s our excitement about having an independent voice for #Sturt in Canberra that gets us up early each morning to do this!

Enthusiasm. Passion. Energy.

Vote 1️⃣ Dr Verity Cooper for a strong voice for Sturt in our Parliament.

#IndependenceWorks #auspol

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 2

Thank you 🙏 for your support! I’m so very grateful. #ANewWay

Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 2

My local priorities:

www.veritycooper.com.au/priorities_s...

Sturt

www.veritycooper.com.au

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 2

Sturt issues are federal issues — I’ll take them to Parliament instead of a party room.

Sturt is my community. I’ve lived & raised my family here. As a GP, I’ve worked with Sturt residents for decades.

I know the local issues you care about - because I care about them too.

Vote1️⃣ Dr Verity Cooper

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 1

You’ve read my policy priorities on my website, but would still like to know more about me?

This InDaily article will help.

#VoteIndeoendent #Sturt #SturtVotes #OurFuture

www.indailysa.com.au/news/in-dept...

Cooper takes teal troopers to storm Sturt - News | InDaily, Inside South Australia

An InDaily reporter joined Dr Verity Cooper’s quiz team and learned why she’s sick of millionaires being bulk billed.

www.indailysa.com.au

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 1

Our campaign is based on the values of truth, integrity, inclusiveness and kindness.

These will also be my guiding values if you elect me to represent #Sturt in Canberra.

Let’s do politics differently.

Vote 1️⃣ Dr Verity Cooper - for a new way.

#IndependenceWorks #SturtVotes #auspol #ourfuture

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 1

Are climate change concerns leading you to vote Green on Saturday?

If so, don’t forget that the Bob Brown Foundation has also endorsed my Climate Action policies, which you can read here: www.veritycooper.com.au/priority_cli...

Vote 1️⃣ Dr Verity Cooper for strong advocacy for Climate Action!

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 1

Liberals are also preferencing One Nation Number 3 in Sturt.

A vote for James Stevens is a vote in support of Pauline Hanson.

Following the Liberal How-To-Vote in the Senate will also do so.

Instead, go your own way. Vote independent.

Vote 1️⃣ Dr Verity Cooper for an inclusive voice in Sturt.

Zoe Daniel @zoedaniel.bsky.social · Apr 29

The Liberal party is preferencing One Nation ahead of every other party in almost every seat in the country. A vote for Peter Dutton is a preference for Pauline Hanson. #Goldsteinvotes #auspol

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · May 1

'A parliament that has intelligent, compassionate and committed individuals sitting on th[e] crosssbench ... works harder.' - Kylea Tink
Fran Kelly interviews 3 former independent MPs who respond to common misconceptions and affirm that independence works.

Vote 1 VC!
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

So, what if Saturday delivers a minority goverment? - ABC listen

Australians are very good at voting for Independents. At the last election nearly one third of us gave an independent or minor party our first preference.

www.abc.net.au

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · Apr 30

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · Apr 30

On Monday I took part in ABC Radio's election forum.
Other #Sturt candidates & I discussed Portrush Rd, 4 year terms, and I shared my views on a need for greater integrity & truth in political advertising.
Listen to my contribution from 37:30 at: abc.net.au/listen/program…

(Photo: ABC Adelaide)

https://abc.net.au/listen/program…

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · Apr 30

Two key messages:

1. Saturday offers greater choice than the major parties.

2. Your vote is powerful when you use it carefully.

Frustrated with politics? Vote 1 Dr Verity Cooper for meaningful change in #Sturt.

Independence works. And drives you further.

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · Apr 29

I recently joined a panel discussing 'Living on a Warming Planet - Climate Action Solutions' in Fullarton.

So many poignant questions & energy for #change. Change that starts with your vote for me on Saturday.

My Climate Action Plan at www.veritycooper.com.au/priority_cli....
#Sturt #auspol🌏🌎🌍

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · Apr 29

#Sturt is clearly in play and a key seat to watch: Patricia Karvelas & Casey Briggs in today's #PoliticsNow podcast episode (see 19 min mark).

Community. Integrity. Trust.
Vote 1 for Dr Verity Cooper to turn Sturt independent from the major parties.

#auspol #auspol2025
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Casey Briggs on why Australia is a nation of swingers - ABC listen

There are more soft and undecided voters than ever in this election. What are the major parties doing to win them over this late in the game? With four sleeps to go, what will be the key seats to wa...

www.abc.net.au

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Dr Verity Cooper for Sturt @drveritycooper.bsky.social · Apr 29

Thank you!