Long before the nation was swept by a teal wave in last year's federal election, a small group of Victorians banded together to fight for a fair go in the state's north-east.
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The Indi Way tells the story of how concerned residents in the electorate of Indi inspired a movement that is sweeping the country.
It was the winter of 2012 when a group of 12 concerned residents first met in their local library due to shared and serious frustrations over how their community was being represented.
United by their shared values, they formed Voices for Indi - a grassroots group which set about engaging everyday people.
The group selected Cathy McGowan as its independent candidate for the 2013 election, hoping to give the incumbent a fight in what had been a safe liberal seat.
To the surprise of all, Cathy took the seat. She would earn reelection in 2016. In 2019, Helen Haines would become the first independent to succeed a retiring independent in the federal parliament.
The book is a riveting behind-the-scenes account of how a rural community found its own voice and changed the political landscape.
The Indi Way (Scribe), RRP $36.99. Click here.
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