The Voices of Bradfield Executive re-endorsed Nicolette Boele as their Community Independent candidate for the 2025 federal election. This decision was made after seeking input from members and supporters, with a final decision taken at an Executive meeting.

The group outlined several factors influencing their decision to re-endorse Nicolette:
• Nicolette continues to meet all the key criteria for a Community Independent representative, including a commitment to climate action, evidence-based public policy, transparency, and integrity.
• Her professional expertise in clean energy finance and climate policy aligns closely with the priorities identified by the Bradfield community.
• Nicolette has maintained a strong community presence since her 2022 campaign, engaging with residents and building further awareness as a potential representative.
• The group noted her established campaign infrastructure, supporter base, and name recognition as significant assets that make her a strong contender against the incumbent MP.

The Executive emphasised that their decision reflects their belief that Nicolette is uniquely qualified to represent Bradfield and address the key issues raised by the community. They highlighted her ability to listen to the electorate and represent them with honesty, courage, and respect. 

    While Voices of Bradfield has provided detailed reasoning for their decision to re-endorse Nicolette, they have not shared any detailed information regarding the process by which she was originally selected in 2022. As this information has not been made available, it is not possible to supply further details about the initial candidate selection process at this point.

Voices of Bradfield has re-endorsed Nicolette Boele as their Community Independent candidate for the 2025 federal election, citing her alignment with the group's values and her strong community presence. However, details about her initial selection process in 2022 remain unclear. The group has not publicly outlined the procedures or criteria used during her original endorsement, making it difficult to assess the inclusivity and transparency of that process. It remains unclear how candidates were originally identified, shortlisted, or selected.

Providing this information would enhance understanding of their candidate selection methodology and reinforce their commitment to democratic principles. Making this information publicly available would also provide a clearer understanding of how Voices of Bradfield ensures alignment with community values and priorities in their endorsements.

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