Jim Wilson has called out Climate 200 candidates for refusing to identify their preferences ahead of the federal election.

The Drive host contacted Climate 200 backed independents and asked the question in the event of a hung parliament, who will they provide their support to?

“Who knew honesty could be so hard?” Jim said.

Press PLAY below to hear their statements

View Georgia Steel’s full statement below

“The approach I will take if I found myself in a hung parliament situation is the same approach I will take to all decisions as a Federal parliamentarian. I will listen to both sides, analyse their policy positions, look at their track records on issues of importance, consult with experts, colleagues and most importantly, my community.

“I won’t decide anything in advance. And I will decide on the basis of what is in the best interests of the Hughes community.

“Having said that, my platforms are clear and easily accessible. I have been posting my views on social media, and talking about them at community events, for months. If elected in a hung parliament, people who have been watching my campaign will not be surprised at the issues I place at the forefront of negotiations.

“It’s often suggested that I’m being “tricky” with this answer, having it both ways, having my cake and eating it too. But let’s turn that around – what sort of an “independent” would I be if I said I would support a Liberal government, or a Labor government, in advance of the election? In advance of understanding their final platforms and priorities, the composition of their elected teams, the ultimate direction they take with their campaigns, right up until the end?

“And don’t forget, the way this is talked about, as is often the case in Australian politics, is negative when it could be positive. Instead of referring to a hung parliament, or minority government, why not instead call it a shared parliament or a collegiate government. Instead of a balance of power, we could have a community of power.

“Let’s make politics and Parliament positive again.”