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There is a long and proud history of independent politicians playing a part in this country’s parliaments. But is this an effective form of representation for voters and does it end up getting the results people are looking for when they vote these candidates in? Life Matters speaks to the experts and we hear from listeners about their past and future voting patterns around independents.

Veena Sahajwalla, Inventor and 2022 NSW Australian of the Year, on turning to waste as a solution to the climate crisis. Plus, creating sustainability through what we eat. And what can you do when a pair of silk pillowcases becomes the unwanted prize in an instance of regifting gone wrong?

When children go missing the impact on family and community can be profound, Majak Daw reflects back on his career as the first African born player to play professional AFL, and how to separate real sustainability from what's becoming rampant 'greenwashing'.