Christiane Smith
Common Sense. Unfiltered Opinions.
A Voice for Regional WA.
Hello! I’m Christiane Smith — regional advocate, writer, and unapologetically honest voice on the issues that matter. This is where I share opinions, challenge double standards, and speak up for the people politics often forgets.
I’ve worked behind the scenes in government, run small businesses, and fought for regional voices that too often go unheard. I’m not aligned with any party — I’m aligned with people. This site is where I write honestly about the policies, problems, and ideas shaping our communities.
What I Stand For
You won’t find spin here. Just real-world experience, critical thinking, and care for the communities I’m part of. I believe in:
People Before Politics
The system should work for the people — not parties or headlines. I speak up for those who feel ignored, especially in regional areas.
Common-Sense Policy
Too often, rules are made by people with no skin in the game. I write about what works — and what doesn’t — from lived experience.
Honest Conversations
From women’s health to housing and volunteer fatigue, nothing is off limits. If it affects us, I’ll talk about it.
Respect for Regional Communities
I live here. I work here. I understand what’s at stake when city-led decisions don’t fit local realities. Our voice matters.
Let’s Keep Regional Roads Safe .. and Practical
The Federal Department of Infrastructure is seeing feedback on a proposal to reduce the default speed limits on sealed and unsealed roads outside of built-up areas. But for those of us who live and work regionally, this proposal just doesn’t make sense. Driving...
Knitting, Netflix, and a Vote of No Confidence
It was a quiet Tuesday night. The dishes were done, Bones playing on the TV, the house still. I should’ve been knitting, slowing down for the night. Instead, Dad pipes up from the couch:“How do we get a vote of no confidence in this useless Government?” So, I found...
Full Cream, Pain Meds & a Lot of Lying Down
One week post-hysterectomy: the honest truth about healing, hormones, and hope.. It’s been a full week since my hysterectomy.Seven days.A blur of pillows, pain meds, herbal tea, and people checking in. Each day brought something new — discomfort, progress, questions,...
Compliance – Death by a Thousand Rules
Something’s not right. Something is breaking Australia — and it’s not just the economy, interest rates or cost of living. It’s compliance. The slow, grinding weight of red tape, constant regulation changes and endless paperwork is wearing people down. Good, honest...
The Calm Before the Cut
The night before my hysterectomy, I slept like a baby — meaning I woke at every sound, checked the clock a dozen times, and then couldn’t get up when it was finally time. I’d packed my hospital bag, scrubbed myself in the shower, double-checked my list, and laid out...
The Road to Hysterectomy: After 20 Years of Pain, I’m Finally Being Heard
For most of my adult life, I’ve been told that pain was just part of being a woman.Heavy periods? That’s normal.Bloating, cramping, back pain, exhaustion? Just get on with it. And so I did.Until I couldn’t. Last year, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life:...
The WA Election: The Tide is Turning
It’s been just over a week since the WA State Election, and I’ve felt disappointment, frustration, uncertainty… and hope. Hope wasn’t something I expected to feel, but let me explain. Yes, WA Labor won again. But they also suffered huge swings against them, losing...
WA’s New Firearm Laws – Unfair and Out of Touch
Firearm laws are always a sensitive topic, and rightly so—safety is crucial. But WA Labor’s recent changes to firearm laws have completely missed the mark. These laws were rushed through without proper consultation, leaving firearm owners and businesses frustrated and...
Why I’m Running as an Independent—Even If It’s Impossible
The odds have stacked against Independents this election. It’s no secret that running without the backing of a major political party is one of the hardest paths to take. WA Labor made certain of that. But I’ve chosen this path because I believe it’s the right one— for...
Tackling the Cost-of-Living in WA
West Australians are feeling the squeeze as the cost of living continues to climb. Essentials like housing, groceries, fuel, rent, and power bills are becoming harder to afford, forcing families, businesses, and individuals to make tough choices every day. Behind the...
