Independent.
And Proud of it.
Since 2018, Ali Cupper has been the proud Independent Member for Mildura – a dynamic slice of Victoria full of diverse people, places and ideas.
With her roots planted firmly in the magnificent region she now proudly represents, Ali aims to fight for all people in her electorate – from the banks of the Mighty Murray River, to the proud farmers of the Millewa and Mallee.
In December 2020, Ali entered into a Coalition Agreement with proven legislator Fiona Patten MP to form the Reason Coalition – giving Team AC a larger voice to advocate for issues within the Mildura electorate, while remaining fiercely independent and unbound by party politics.

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Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
2 days ago
Congratulations to the Ouyen Lake team! Soooo well deserved! ✊✊✊
.
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A great Community
Heading to Ouyen Lake on Sunday with the fam.
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 days ago
This is Lake Tyrell in the Victorian Outback, or as we like to call it, OutBackVic.
.
As a tourism asset, OutBackVic has been under-estimated and under-funded by Governments for decades.
.
But OutBackVic is not just an “agricultural service centre”. It’s not just a place “on the way to” the Murray River or the Grampians.
.
It is a beautiful and unique tourism destination in its own right.
.
We have made the case to the Victorian Government for OutBackVic to become a dedicated tourism zone, with its own board of management and ongoing funding for marketing and administration.
.
We will keep pushing for this dream to become a reality.
.
In the meantime, please enjoy the Reason Coalition’s inaugural album cover, at the State’s most album cover-worthy location 🤟
.
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Needs an old caravan in the photo #chisels 😉
Ali Cupper, No matter what party she said she’s in, labour don’t need her, but she is diehard Labour person, and that’s with whom she will vote and preference and that is the REASON.
And that’s about how many people will vote for you if you don’t pull your socks up. We don’t care about a train. Reasonable airfares will do just fine concentrate on that. If the reason party (you) side with dan Andrews and his bull crap soe again then at the next election you can count your votes on the people in your photo. And change your tag line your not an independent your part of the reason party
Should be Home of the mallee rally
Hardly "outback" 🤣🤣
Shit it's got no water it it...better things in life to worry about..
I inboxed you Ali. Please check your others folder.
yes Fiona it is salt and thousand of tonnes of it
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Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 days ago
Team AC's Ella Beard making us proud (as always) as she promotes Youth Parliament on ABC radio this week.
.
This highly talented young leader is one to watch!
.
Experiences like Youth Parliament are an amazing way to nurture kids like Ella who have a natural talent for leadership and the passion and ambition to make the world a better place.
.
For more info on the Youth Parliament Program, contact Council or our office anytime.Ella Beard dropped into the ABC Studio this morning to talk about her experience as a member of the 2020 YMCA Youth Parliament Team with Deb.
Ella you did such a great job! Thanks ABC for having us, it was great to be able to promote this opportunity to young people in our community.
There's still time to apply for our 2021 YMCA Youth Parliament Program! For more information and to complete your nomination go to bit.ly/3aOwgld ... See MoreSee Less
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Go Ella Beard you superstar! 💫
Awwww you guys are the best, thank you 🥰🥰 P.S - I listen to a certain someone with her interviews all the time, so I learn from the best xx 😘
Well done!
Well done, Ella Beard
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 days ago
What a superstar this woman is. Giving a second chance to our beautiful cats and kittens. Thanks Jeannie for everything you do for our community.
.
For anyone interested in adopting one of the Krib's gorgeous kitties, head on over to Pet Stock, a great supporter of this fabulous cause.
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Jeanie Kittys Krib does the most amazing work! We can't thank her and her team enough xxx
Lorraine Palmer
Apparently Kitty's Kib provides IT training for the Kittens before adoption, here is Rain who was about to show me the flight mode button so I can stop watching YouTube faster.
Here's my baby tripod girl & national living treasure Lady Aurora her original name was Ciara & she turned 4-year-old last month.
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 days ago
Who builds a lake???
.
These guys 💪
.
#legendsA few weeks ago it was announced that the Ouyen Lake Project had been nominated for a state wide award.
The LGPro Awards for Excellence is a very prestigious award and is usually restricted to Local Government or Council run projects not community led with counci as a partner.Just being nominated is an absolute honour.
The announcement of this year's winners will be revealed on Thursday night during an online presentation.
If anyone who would like to watch online here is the link. Click here - protect-au.mimecast.com/s/LdbbC81ZVLT6WEYXcR0bSU?domain=zoom.us
Cross your fingers for us!
#ouyenlake
#ouyen
#milduraruralcitycouncil
#gwmwater
#visitouyen
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And we in mildura can’t even build a proper boat ramp.
Very best of luck.
Fingers crossed for you xxx👏👏👏
Can we get them to clean up our lakes? Or is there anything that can be done by the council for this? They are disgusting 🤢
Best wishes
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Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 days ago
We're taking the challenge to fight depression and PTSD on March 13 at Nowingi Place.
.
Walking Off The War Within is held in memory of Nathan Shanahan, a returned solider and firefighter, and other fallen Service Men and Women who have taken their own lives after battling mental health issues. The Walk is for Emergency Service Personnel, Defence Force Personnel and members of the public to come together to share the burden and march as one.
.
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Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
4 days ago
Hands Up Mallee EO Jane McCracken on our community’s push for a drug and alcohol rehab facility in Mildura. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura. Great work Jane and Hands Up Mallee. A very important support mechanism for Families in the Mallee!
Well done HUM and Jane, very well presented.
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura is in Lake Tyrrell.
4 days ago
And that’s a wrap for our second Reason Coalition electorate tour with Fiona Patten.
.
Thanks to everyone who met up with us in Sea Lake today.
.
Big shoutout to Julie for showing us the latest at Lake Tyrrell.
.
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Good job Ali & Fiona, keep up the good work!
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
4 days ago
Thanks for having us Patche!
.
Always unpredictable, in the best kind of way!
.
[Nb: Those are not my feet]
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Lol is that boozer
Told you those Patchy crew would lead you astray. Fiona please not in public places, how many times do you have to be told 🤣🤣🤣🤣
You are so welcome Ali
Haha had to be Boozer! 😂
Did you guys end up in the pool? That's the sign of a good night. Haha
I can do that! 🤣🤣
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Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
5 days ago
Just arrived at the Patchewollock Hotel.
.
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Hi Ali And Fiona ,Good to see your both Cruising around talking to people, I was recently talking with some of our young folk in the area and they are annoyed that some have to drive to Mildura to do Courses at TAFE college and then drive home or have to take out a room at the uni and only come home on a Friday night for a couple of days How about we get something here in Ouyen for them somewhere where training course could be done I know of one Young fellow who drove 150 ks each way every day (over 1000s a week to do a couple of course in Mildura and other people as well. Please look into this for us and let's see what can be done Please
Fiona are you going to tell the locals your going to support the emergency legislation
I love that an independent can have different views on different issues. Hate it when pollies just vote on party lines that don’t represent their electorate
Careful ladies, that Patchy mob will lead you astray. Na beautiful fine people.
Great work ali get on the turps lol enjoy that beer
Nothing better ! Than a good beer 🍺 and a good conversation with good people
Good job Ali & Fiona!
You do nothing for Mildura and the surrounding towns just line your pockets
Enjoy yourself Ali... you deserve it mate. ☺️🙌🏽
What’s the crowd numbers in the Patche pub on a Monday night?
Beautiful place to be
Hope you had a good evening Ali.
Say hi to Col ,Eric,& Wal and have a beer for me thanks Ali
Love pic in back ground
Enjoy
Cheers. A.c❤️
Same women who votes opposite to you Ali ? Not the most United coalition in the country Not the most independent person in politics anymore . Some ones lackie in the lower house where a single vote makes no difference
Cheers!!
My old Pub
Enjoy your evening Ali
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Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
2 days ago
Congratulations to the Ouyen Lake team! Soooo well deserved! ✊✊✊
.
#outbackVIC #malleetough ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
A great Community
Heading to Ouyen Lake on Sunday with the fam.
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 days ago
This is Lake Tyrell in the Victorian Outback, or as we like to call it, OutBackVic.
.
As a tourism asset, OutBackVic has been under-estimated and under-funded by Governments for decades.
.
But OutBackVic is not just an “agricultural service centre”. It’s not just a place “on the way to” the Murray River or the Grampians.
.
It is a beautiful and unique tourism destination in its own right.
.
We have made the case to the Victorian Government for OutBackVic to become a dedicated tourism zone, with its own board of management and ongoing funding for marketing and administration.
.
We will keep pushing for this dream to become a reality.
.
In the meantime, please enjoy the Reason Coalition’s inaugural album cover, at the State’s most album cover-worthy location 🤟
.
#changethegame #OutBackVic ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Needs an old caravan in the photo #chisels 😉
Ali Cupper, No matter what party she said she’s in, labour don’t need her, but she is diehard Labour person, and that’s with whom she will vote and preference and that is the REASON.
And that’s about how many people will vote for you if you don’t pull your socks up. We don’t care about a train. Reasonable airfares will do just fine concentrate on that. If the reason party (you) side with dan Andrews and his bull crap soe again then at the next election you can count your votes on the people in your photo. And change your tag line your not an independent your part of the reason party
Should be Home of the mallee rally
Hardly "outback" 🤣🤣
Shit it's got no water it it...better things in life to worry about..
I inboxed you Ali. Please check your others folder.
yes Fiona it is salt and thousand of tonnes of it
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 days ago
Team AC's Ella Beard making us proud (as always) as she promotes Youth Parliament on ABC radio this week.
.
This highly talented young leader is one to watch!
.
Experiences like Youth Parliament are an amazing way to nurture kids like Ella who have a natural talent for leadership and the passion and ambition to make the world a better place.
.
For more info on the Youth Parliament Program, contact Council or our office anytime.Ella Beard dropped into the ABC Studio this morning to talk about her experience as a member of the 2020 YMCA Youth Parliament Team with Deb.
Ella you did such a great job! Thanks ABC for having us, it was great to be able to promote this opportunity to young people in our community.
There's still time to apply for our 2021 YMCA Youth Parliament Program! For more information and to complete your nomination go to bit.ly/3aOwgld ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Go Ella Beard you superstar! 💫
Awwww you guys are the best, thank you 🥰🥰 P.S - I listen to a certain someone with her interviews all the time, so I learn from the best xx 😘
Well done!
Well done, Ella Beard
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 days ago
What a superstar this woman is. Giving a second chance to our beautiful cats and kittens. Thanks Jeannie for everything you do for our community.
.
For anyone interested in adopting one of the Krib's gorgeous kitties, head on over to Pet Stock, a great supporter of this fabulous cause.
. ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Jeanie Kittys Krib does the most amazing work! We can't thank her and her team enough xxx
Lorraine Palmer
Apparently Kitty's Kib provides IT training for the Kittens before adoption, here is Rain who was about to show me the flight mode button so I can stop watching YouTube faster.
Here's my baby tripod girl & national living treasure Lady Aurora her original name was Ciara & she turned 4-year-old last month.
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 days ago
Who builds a lake???
.
These guys 💪
.
#legendsA few weeks ago it was announced that the Ouyen Lake Project had been nominated for a state wide award.
The LGPro Awards for Excellence is a very prestigious award and is usually restricted to Local Government or Council run projects not community led with counci as a partner.Just being nominated is an absolute honour.
The announcement of this year's winners will be revealed on Thursday night during an online presentation.
If anyone who would like to watch online here is the link. Click here - protect-au.mimecast.com/s/LdbbC81ZVLT6WEYXcR0bSU?domain=zoom.us
Cross your fingers for us!
#ouyenlake
#ouyen
#milduraruralcitycouncil
#gwmwater
#visitouyen
#victorianfisheries
#VRFish ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
And we in mildura can’t even build a proper boat ramp.
Very best of luck.
Fingers crossed for you xxx👏👏👏
Can we get them to clean up our lakes? Or is there anything that can be done by the council for this? They are disgusting 🤢
Best wishes
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 days ago
We're taking the challenge to fight depression and PTSD on March 13 at Nowingi Place.
.
Walking Off The War Within is held in memory of Nathan Shanahan, a returned solider and firefighter, and other fallen Service Men and Women who have taken their own lives after battling mental health issues. The Walk is for Emergency Service Personnel, Defence Force Personnel and members of the public to come together to share the burden and march as one.
.
walkoffww.com/ ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
4 days ago
Hands Up Mallee EO Jane McCracken on our community’s push for a drug and alcohol rehab facility in Mildura. ... See MoreSee Less
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Comment on Facebook
Thanks Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura. Great work Jane and Hands Up Mallee. A very important support mechanism for Families in the Mallee!
Well done HUM and Jane, very well presented.
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura is in Lake Tyrrell.
4 days ago
And that’s a wrap for our second Reason Coalition electorate tour with Fiona Patten.
.
Thanks to everyone who met up with us in Sea Lake today.
.
Big shoutout to Julie for showing us the latest at Lake Tyrrell.
.
If you’ve not been to Lake Tyrrell, check it out!! ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Good job Ali & Fiona, keep up the good work!
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
4 days ago
Thanks for having us Patche!
.
Always unpredictable, in the best kind of way!
.
[Nb: Those are not my feet]
.
#outbackVIC ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Lol is that boozer
Told you those Patchy crew would lead you astray. Fiona please not in public places, how many times do you have to be told 🤣🤣🤣🤣
You are so welcome Ali
Haha had to be Boozer! 😂
Did you guys end up in the pool? That's the sign of a good night. Haha
I can do that! 🤣🤣
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
5 days ago
Just arrived at the Patchewollock Hotel.
.
Looking forward to meeting with locals at the community forum along with my Reason Coalition colleague Fiona Patten. ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Hi Ali And Fiona ,Good to see your both Cruising around talking to people, I was recently talking with some of our young folk in the area and they are annoyed that some have to drive to Mildura to do Courses at TAFE college and then drive home or have to take out a room at the uni and only come home on a Friday night for a couple of days How about we get something here in Ouyen for them somewhere where training course could be done I know of one Young fellow who drove 150 ks each way every day (over 1000s a week to do a couple of course in Mildura and other people as well. Please look into this for us and let's see what can be done Please
Fiona are you going to tell the locals your going to support the emergency legislation
I love that an independent can have different views on different issues. Hate it when pollies just vote on party lines that don’t represent their electorate
Careful ladies, that Patchy mob will lead you astray. Na beautiful fine people.
Great work ali get on the turps lol enjoy that beer
Nothing better ! Than a good beer 🍺 and a good conversation with good people
Good job Ali & Fiona!
You do nothing for Mildura and the surrounding towns just line your pockets
Enjoy yourself Ali... you deserve it mate. ☺️🙌🏽
What’s the crowd numbers in the Patche pub on a Monday night?
Beautiful place to be
Hope you had a good evening Ali.
Say hi to Col ,Eric,& Wal and have a beer for me thanks Ali
Love pic in back ground
Enjoy
Cheers. A.c❤️
Same women who votes opposite to you Ali ? Not the most United coalition in the country Not the most independent person in politics anymore . Some ones lackie in the lower house where a single vote makes no difference
Cheers!!
My old Pub
Enjoy your evening Ali
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
2 days ago
Congratulations to the Ouyen Lake team! Soooo well deserved! ✊✊✊
.
#outbackVIC #malleetough ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
A great Community
Heading to Ouyen Lake on Sunday with the fam.
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 days ago
This is Lake Tyrell in the Victorian Outback, or as we like to call it, OutBackVic.
.
As a tourism asset, OutBackVic has been under-estimated and under-funded by Governments for decades.
.
But OutBackVic is not just an “agricultural service centre”. It’s not just a place “on the way to” the Murray River or the Grampians.
.
It is a beautiful and unique tourism destination in its own right.
.
We have made the case to the Victorian Government for OutBackVic to become a dedicated tourism zone, with its own board of management and ongoing funding for marketing and administration.
.
We will keep pushing for this dream to become a reality.
.
In the meantime, please enjoy the Reason Coalition’s inaugural album cover, at the State’s most album cover-worthy location 🤟
.
#changethegame #OutBackVic ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Needs an old caravan in the photo #chisels 😉
Ali Cupper, No matter what party she said she’s in, labour don’t need her, but she is diehard Labour person, and that’s with whom she will vote and preference and that is the REASON.
And that’s about how many people will vote for you if you don’t pull your socks up. We don’t care about a train. Reasonable airfares will do just fine concentrate on that. If the reason party (you) side with dan Andrews and his bull crap soe again then at the next election you can count your votes on the people in your photo. And change your tag line your not an independent your part of the reason party
Should be Home of the mallee rally
Hardly "outback" 🤣🤣
Shit it's got no water it it...better things in life to worry about..
I inboxed you Ali. Please check your others folder.
yes Fiona it is salt and thousand of tonnes of it
View more comments
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 days ago
Team AC's Ella Beard making us proud (as always) as she promotes Youth Parliament on ABC radio this week.
.
This highly talented young leader is one to watch!
.
Experiences like Youth Parliament are an amazing way to nurture kids like Ella who have a natural talent for leadership and the passion and ambition to make the world a better place.
.
For more info on the Youth Parliament Program, contact Council or our office anytime.Ella Beard dropped into the ABC Studio this morning to talk about her experience as a member of the 2020 YMCA Youth Parliament Team with Deb.
Ella you did such a great job! Thanks ABC for having us, it was great to be able to promote this opportunity to young people in our community.
There's still time to apply for our 2021 YMCA Youth Parliament Program! For more information and to complete your nomination go to bit.ly/3aOwgld ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Go Ella Beard you superstar! 💫
Awwww you guys are the best, thank you 🥰🥰 P.S - I listen to a certain someone with her interviews all the time, so I learn from the best xx 😘
Well done!
Well done, Ella Beard
Ali Cupper MP - Independent for Mildura
3 days ago
What a superstar this woman is. Giving a second chance to our beautiful cats and kittens. Thanks Jeannie for everything you do for our community.
.
For anyone interested in adopting one of the Krib's gorgeous kitties, head on over to Pet Stock, a great supporter of this fabulous cause.
. ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
Jeanie Kittys Krib does the most amazing work! We can't thank her and her team enough xxx
Lorraine Palmer
Apparently Kitty's Kib provides IT training for the Kittens before adoption, here is Rain who was about to show me the flight mode button so I can stop watching YouTube faster.
Here's my baby tripod girl & national living treasure Lady Aurora her original name was Ciara & she turned 4-year-old last month.