Climate 200
A not-for-profit company that raises and directs money to community independent candidates rather than running its own field campaign.
What it is
not-for-profit company that raises and directs money to community independent candidates rather than running its own field campaign. It reports 16 candidates elected since 2019, and about $10.86 million directed to 34 candidates at the 2025 federal election1 . For the Victorian election its Victorian Election Campaign Fund is backing four community independents: Sophie Torney in Kew against Liberal leader Jess Wilson, Shima Ibuki in Hawthorn against John Pesutto, Melissa Goffin in Mornington, and Jess Marsh in Footscray1 .
Getting involved
Donations are made per candidate through its Victorian page, and supporters can sign up to its action list1 .
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