By Richard Willingham
Victorian independent MP Ali Cupper has struck a unique coalition with Fiona Patten’s Reason Party, in a bid to boost the duo’s influence in state politics.
The MPs have dubbed themselves a “coalition of independent women”, pledging to work together in the Victorian Parliament and carve up portfolios as part of a “Reason coalition”…
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“Who says that politics has to be done the same way as the major parties?” said Ms Patten.
“Why can’t Ali and I have a coalition of reason but still retain our independence as well?”
“It is up to us to decide how we approach the task of better advocating for change.”
The outspoken MP said the party would build on the under-represented similarities between Melbourne and regional communities…
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