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Hi, I'm Dr Monique Ryan. I’m proud to represent the electorate of Kooyong as your Independent Federal Member.

On 21 May 2022, the voters of Kooyong made a historic decision to support an Independent community representative, a fresh voice committed to urgent action on climate change, embracing the economic benefits of the transition to renewable energy, and support for integrity in politics.
I’m not a career politician. I stepped away from my former role as Director of Neurology at the Royal Children’s Hospital because I believed that our community deserved a local member who would represent their values in Canberra. 
Most recently, I've launched my national grassroots campaign to clean up politics by shining a light on lobbying in this country.
Find out more about my #CleanUpPoliticsAct and help us get it over the line. 

 

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What I'm fighting for

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Action on climate change

Action on climate change

Now is the time for climate action. By taking advantage of Australia’s abundant renewable energy resources, we’ll create a bright future. My priorities are to: Reduce emissions by at least 60% by...
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Integrity and honesty in politics

Integrity and honesty in politics

We can restore faith in our democracy: to do this, we need truthful and unbiased media, and politicians who are honest and accountable. With the passing of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Act in...
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A strong and sustainable economy

A strong and sustainable economy

We are a smart country. By embracing renewable energy and the potential for us to benefit from our natural resources, we can create a strong, diversified and clean economy. We can create...
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Media & Press Statements

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Dr Monique Ryan MP

Stage 3 Is Inflationary, Expensive, And Unfair. It Must Be Modified.

November 30, 2023

We must listen to the nation's economists and modify the inflationary, expensive, and unfair Stage 3 tax cuts. Stage 3 would light a match under inflation. It would increase rents, increase the price of groceries, and increase our power bills.

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Box Hill ‘ghost platform’ touted as underground cycling highway

Box Hill ‘ghost platform’ touted as underground cycling highway

November 28, 2023

A bicycle highway through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs via an underground “ghost platform” at Box Hill station would ease road congestion and public transport crowding, according to a newly released government study that has fuelled calls to build the long-awaited project. Federal teal MP Monique...

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Teal independents calling for transparency in the electoral system

Teal independents calling for transparency in the electoral system

November 22, 2023

The presence of an unprecedented contingent of independent MPs - with similar ambitions to reform the way politics is done - has changed the nature of the House of Representatives since the 2022 election. The teal independents have worked cooperatively to push the complex issues...

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