Independent journalist Carol Altmann has announced she will run as an independent candidate for the seat of South-West Coast in the November state election.

An experienced journalist (most recently as “The Terrier”), Ms Altmann is based in her home-town of Warrnambool, and has devoted a 30-year career to speaking up for the community.

“My work as an independent journalist has brought direct results for our community and shown that a strong, independent voice can get things done,” Carol said. "I have a strong track record in creating real change, including greater transparency and accountability in aged care, local council, public spending and protection of our environment, and I am ready to build on that work as a new voice for the south-west coast."

Her work as a local independant journalist has seen her lead a four-year investigation on residential care and work culture at Lyndoch Living, Warrnambool’s community owned aged care home, along with exposing the mis-use of credit cards within the Warrnambool City Council, which resulted in a report and recommendations by the Victorian Ombudsman.

“I have built a trust with the community to be their eyes and ears: someone who will listen and act for them, without fear or favour, and without the ties of a political party telling me what to do, what to say and who to protect,” Carol said.

“This is the freedom that comes with being an independent and it's why so many voters across Australia are now choosing to elect an independent, knowing their first priority is to serve the people - not a party."

Ms Altmann has stated she will run on a three-pronged platform of Community, Integrity and Action.
Her key priorities include continuing to fight for the needs of elderly, for young families, for youth, for mental health support, and for our environment, while embracing the opportunities of renewable energy, eco-tourism and Indigenous cultural tourism.