Independents CAN explained

Independents CAN
Colorcode:	21c6c0
Abbreviation:	ICAN
Founder:	Jim Tait^[1]
Ideology:	Climate change action
Country:	Australia

Independents CAN, formerly Independents For Climate Action Now (ICAN), is an Australian political party which was registered on 10 April 2019.^[2] It seeks to prosecute policies relating to climate change, such as planning for climate change related emergencies and phasing out fossil fuels to replace with renewable energy.^[3]

In 2018, lead candidate Rod Bower announced the party would run in the 2019 federal election for a New South Wales senate seat "to give a voice to the marginalised".^[4] The party would emphase policies surrounding "climate change, refugees and basic human rights".^[5] The party did not win a seat, receiving 0.6% of all votes.^[6]

The party changed its name from "Independents for Climate Action Now" to "Independents CAN" in 2021.^[7] The party was de-registered on 12 January 2022 by the Australian Electoral Commission for failing to meet the increased registration requirement of 1500 members.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Now . Independents for Climate Action . Jim Tait . ICAN Australia . 14 April 2019 . en-AU.
2. Web site: Registration of a political party Independents For Climate Action Now . Australian Electoral Commission . 14 April 2019.
3. Web site: Now . Independents for Climate Action . Policy . ICAN Australia . 14 April 2019 . en-AU.
4. Web site: Father Rod chases Senate seat . The Australian . 12 February 2019 . 29 October 2018.
5. Web site: Outspoken Anglican rector Rod Bower announces Senate bid . SBS News . 12 February 2019 . en.
6. Web site: Senate Results. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
7. Web site: Change of party name and removal of abbreviation – Independents For Climate Action Now . 9 January 2021.
8. Web site: Notice of deregistration – Independents CAN . Australian Electoral Commission.