Team

Digby has a deep love of the Franklin electorate, its people and environment. He has worked as a designer, builder's labourer, photographer, fundraiser, musician, business manager and political campaigner. 

Steve has a background in law and journalism, specialising in sustainability. He is the co-editor of the book Sustainability and the New Economics (2022). He is the founder of Voices of Franklin and was its inaugural convenor. These days he calls the Huon home, having lived in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Newcastle.

Maddie is a campaigner with a background in law, environmental policy and grassroots organising. She recently led an independent federal election campaign and is focused on creating positive change for people and planet.

Dr Rayne Allinson is a writer, teacher and historian with a Doctorate of Philosohy from the University of Oxford. In 2025, she stood as one of six independent support candidates alongside Peter George, now state Independent Member for Franklin. She is passionate about the community independent movement and has a special interest in education policy. 

Luca is a consulting mineral exploration geologist having worked on 5 continents over a 40+ year period. In addition, he has performed field leadership roles with the Australian Antarctic Program as well as being on the register of an international aid organisation as a logistician. When in Australia Luca volunteers his time in local community associations.

Steven worked as a surveyor at Hobart City Council for 20 years. He then owned and operated an e-commerce small business for several years gaining extensive knowledge in website design and usability, internet and social media marketing. He now works in the community services sector.