Voices of Ryan

Grassroots movement in Brisbane’s Ryan electorate. Encouraging community involvement in politics and seeking better policy outcomes from our political process.

[Voices of Ryan @RyanVoices]

@DrCRowanMP represents a large section of our electorate in state parliament. He voted against decriminalising abortion in Qld.

Would the people of Moggill prefer an independent representative? Interested to hear your thoughts

[Our Bodies Our Choices @OurBodiesChoice]

Dr Christian Rowan (LNP) arguing that mandatory counselling is in the best interests of women. Way to patronise.

[Tony Windsor @TonyHWindsor]

Electorate staff are there to serve the constituency not engage in legislative work.Need at least 2 staff to serve Independents in the Parliament on legislation,bills perusal,private members work,meetings and research etc.
Reduction to one staff will compromise their work.#auspol

[💧Michael West @MichaelWestBiz]

As they discuss inflation, very much looking forward to #insiders covering, not just workers' wage rises, but also the $200bn in tax cuts for top income earners.

(With a disclaimer of course that the panel and host will reap a collective 30k+ tax break)

[Voices of Ryan @RyanVoices]

@DrCRowanMP Member for Moggill, voted against decriminalising abortion here in Qld, and a section of Ryan, in 2018.
Time for an independent member of state parliament?
https://t.co/FFINX9e6dK
https://t.co/M8OtGZNIS4

[Voices of Ryan @RyanVoices]

@DrCRowanMP Member for Moggill, voted against decriminalising abortion here in Qld in 2018.
Time for an independent member of state parliament?
https://t.co/4acYCR33ga

[Voices of Ryan @RyanVoices]

@SenatorMcGrath What is your current stance on abortion? Would you like to comment on the recent decision made in the Supreme Court in the USA?

[Voices of Ryan @RyanVoices]

Pictured: How newly re-elected Qld LNP Senator James McGrath has voted on laws relating to abortion
@mattjcan much the same but tends to shout it from the rooftops.
Do we need an Independent Senator in Qld? (Feeling a bit jealous of the ACT for once)

[Voices of Ryan @RyanVoices]

In 2021, McGrath also backed Christensen's anti-abortion proposal which included doctors being fined $440,000 - https://t.co/nZe7SSbd4c

[Voices of Ryan @RyanVoices]

Cutting Independents' staff is a tactical move to take away their power - because they, & the communities that elected them, are powerful.

Old major parties are beholden to their corporate donors & are afraid of the new wave of community based politics

https://t.co/qSOM23FU8o

[Lisa Zembrodt @LisaZembrodt]

I caught a bit of a radio show today. They were dead wrong about why electricity and energy prices are high and I feel a responsibility to set the record straight.
A very short and digestible thread.

[💧Michael West @MichaelWestBiz]

Just uncanny the media is marvelling now at 30% power bill rises but they forgot to say Joshie and Angus knew it was happening but withheld the info and chose to campaign on lower electricity bills #uncanny

[Adrian Barich @adrianbarich]

Just saw this... After moving from Treasury to lead Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s department, Phil Gaetjens salary rose from $879,978 to $914,460 a year

PM salary $550,000

[Voices of Ryan @RyanVoices]

We hope you'll join us in a kitchen table conversation in the not too distant future. (4/4)

[Voices of Ryan @RyanVoices]

🧵Some members of Voices of Ryan got together last night to watch the election coverage.

Over the past few months, we have done our best to solidify a place in the electorate for a politically conscious group, committed to holding our elected official accountable, (1)

[Voices of Ryan @RyanVoices]

There was obviously a sense of change in the air, and the people of Ryan have spoken.

You can bet Voices of Ryan will continue to ensure accountability, transparency, integrity, positivity, diversity, and respect in our electorate moving forward (as per our 6 values).

[Big Deal @MakeItABigDeal]

Do you think we deserve to know how much is being spent on election ads, in real time? 💵🤝

@craigreucassel director of #BigDealAU asks voters as we fast approach polling day.

https://t.co/xgivzRxsnk

@ABCTV #auspol #ausvotes #AusVotes2022

[Kate Chaney @ChaneyforCurtin]

As we enter the last week of the election campaign, don’t get distracted by the noise. Remember politics must be about long term planning not short term point scoring. How do you want to be able to describe Australia in 2030? #auspol #independents

[Voices of Ryan @RyanVoices]

"Absolutely they are taking our vote for granted, always have and that is a pity"

We are tired of being taken for granted.

[Voices of Ryan @RyanVoices]

"This traditional blue ribbon seat" being Ryan.

The tides are changing in Ryan.

Climate action is by far the most important issue here, following closely by integrity (ICAC).

We haven't seen any/much action on these by our current member Julian Simmonds.

[ABC News @abcnews]

'My vote will probably change': Why somebelieve this traditional blue ribbon seat could turn green https://t.co/Iuv9Uf4tpc

[Shuba Krishnan @ShubaSKrishnan]

#WATCH: One of the first High Commissioners to the Solomon Islands Trevor Sofield tried to approach the PM at an event in Northern Tasmania. The PM’s security detail prevented him from talking to Scott Morrison. @SBSNews #ausvotes