Simon Holmes a Court
Simon Holmes a Court is a prominent Australian climate activist and philanthropist, recognized for his efforts in environmental advocacy. He is the founder of Climate 200, an organization that supports independent candidates committed to climate action and progressive policies. Holmes a Court has been instrumental in mobilizing financial support for political candidates who challenge the traditional party system in Australia.
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Simon Holmes à Court's Climate 200 group supported candidates in the last federal election.
Will a new political party be formed to represent the centre?
Australia· 2026-01-30
Simon Holmes a Court shelled out $15,000 for charity.
A look back on gossip-laden 12 monthsAustralia· 2025-12-12
Simon Holmes a Court is the philanthropic vehicle of Trimtab Foundation.
Climate 200 raised $10.9m for candidates, received $16.4m in donationsAustralia· 2025-10-20
Simon Holmes à Court hogged the headlines at the Midwinter Ball charity auction with his audacious bid for Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s mystery flight.
Federal Court has had enough of this Instagram-famous cavoodleAustralia· 2025-08-28
Simon Holmes à Court, founder of Climate 200, made a political donation that raised eyebrows due to its recipient being a Liberal MP.
Potts Point restaurateur explodes during beef with councilAustralia· 2025-05-19
Simon Holmes à Court called the 2025 election a good result for teals.
the teals lose seats of Goldstein and North SydneyAustralia· 2025-05-17
Simon Holmes à Court is the financial engine behind the teal movement.
In Labor heartland vibes, pale ale flows freely, bundle of nerves evaporateAustralia· 2025-05-04
Simon Holmes à Court is a backer of Climate 200, the funding vehicle behind the teals.
Billionaires tried to buy this election. At least they provided comic reliefAustralia· 2025-05-02
The convenor of Climate 200, Simon Holmes a Court, had emailed almost 40,000 supporters citing Constance’s comments and calling for $300,000 in donations for an advertising campaign.
Inside Gilmore, Australia’s only seat where a Teal is challenging a Labor incumbentAustralia· 2025-04-26
Simon Holmes a Court founded Climate 200 and has denied that his organization controls independents’ campaigns.
Bandt retaliates against Labor by putting teals, Payman before governmentAustralia· 2025-04-22
Simon Holmes a Court is the founder of Climate 200 and has been involved in discussions about political spending.
Kylea Tink, Climate 200, the AEC and the question of influenceAustralia· 2025-04-14Simon Holmes à Court is the founder of Climate 200 and has irritated independent MPs with his actions.
Climate 200 staffer Sean Marsh calls for boycott of Israeli businessesAustralia· 2025-03-29
Simon Holmes a Court is highlighted for his fundraising efforts for Climate 200.
Cometh the election hour, cometh the tealsAustralia· 2025-03-06
Simon Holmes a Court, their fundraiser, is not Clive Palmer.
Teals set to seize balance of power in sink-or-swim electionAustralia· 2025-03-05Simon Holmes a Court is the convenor of Climate 200 and has been actively raising funds for independent candidates.
Paris Agreement quip by Andrew Constance sparks teal fundraising blitzAustralia· 2025-02-27
Simon Holmes a Court is associated with the Climate 200 fundraising efforts for independent candidates.
ABC news boss Justin Stevens hits back at Murdoch media rivalsAustralia· 2025-02-26
Simon Holmes a Court is associated with Climate 200, which is impacted by the new donation caps.
Think the major parties have turned their backs on democracy? Here’s proofAustralia· 2025-02-14
Simon Holmes a Court can donate an unlimited amount to politicians.
Labor, Coalition strike deal aimed at independentsAustralia· 2025-02-12
