Group Electorate Status From their perspective PAL Commentary
Voices of Bean Bean Endorsed Candidate The Voices of Bean membership takes open nominations for candidates. This process is advertised on the website, social media, through letterbox cards, and in the Canberra Times. Selection is by a sub-committee-appointed panel and incorporates feedback from an online forum with shortlisted candidates. Attendees rate candidates via an anonymous survey, weighted by residency in Bean. The panel uses this feedback to recommend a candidate, which is then ratified by the sub-committee. Voices of Bean’s candidate selection process presents a mix of commendable efforts and areas that warrant further scrutiny. In their ‘Bean Listening Report’, the group details communication with over 800 community members to shape their candidate selection criteria. Yet, the candidate was ultimately chosen by an opaque selection committee, with no explanation of how the community survey data informed the committee’s decision. The selected candidate was one of the group’s co-founders, a detail disclosed only at the very end when announcing the top three candidates.
Voices of Berowra Berowra WIP WIP
Voices of Bradfield Bradfield Endorsed Candidate The Voices of Bradfield Executive re-endorsed Nicolette Boele as their Community Independent candidate for 2025, following consultation with members and a decision at an Executive meeting. Key factors included her alignment with community priorities, professional expertise, and strong presence since 2022. While the process for 2025 appears clear and has been made public, details of the original 2022 selection process were not disclosed. There exists a lack of clarity surrounding the re-endorsement of the Voices of Bradfield candidate, as the group has not publicly outlined the procedures or criteria used during her original endorsement. It remains unclear how candidates were originally identified, shortlisted, or selected by the Executive. Providing this information would provide a clearer understanding of how the group ensures alignment with community values and priorities.
Voices of Casey Casey WIP WIP
Voices of Cook Cook Not yet selecting The Voices of Cook group is in the listening stage and has not yet formalised a candidate selection process. They prioritise community feedback and seek a candidate who embodies their values of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Transparency is central to their principles, and they remain committed to democratic practices as they develop their approach. Voices of Cook have not yet conducted a candidate selection process but are actively seeking a suitable candidate. This approach reflects a commitment to grassroots democracy and integrity, ensuring any potential candidate aligns closely with the needs and values of their community.
Voices of Fisher Fisher WIP WIP
Voices of Mackellar Mackellar Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Mauris maximus dui tellus, ac iaculis nulla rhoncus eget. In ut sapien nulla. Morbi libero dui, rutrum in magna eget, tristique accumsan urna. In suscipit tristique pulvinar. Aenean non finibus justo. Fusce varius fermentum elit vitae facilisis. Ut ac aliquam ipsum. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Mauris maximus dui tellus, ac iaculis nulla rhoncus eget. In ut sapien nulla. Morbi libero dui, rutrum in magna eget, tristique accumsan urna. In suscipit tristique pulvinar. Aenean non finibus justo. Fusce varius fermentum elit vitae facilisis. Ut ac aliquam ipsum.
Voices of Moncrieff Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Mauris maximus dui tellus, ac iaculis nulla rhoncus eget. In ut sapien nulla. Morbi libero dui, rutrum in magna eget, tristique accumsan urna. In suscipit tristique pulvinar. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Mauris maximus dui tellus, ac iaculis nulla rhoncus eget. In ut sapien nulla. Morbi libero dui, rutrum in magna eget, tristique accumsan urna. In suscipit tristique pulvinar. Aenean non finibus justo. Fusce varius fermentum elit vitae facilisis. Ut ac aliquam ipsum.
Voices of Wannon Wannon Endorsed Candidate The Voices for Wannon membership is open to the community for a token fee of $20, which grants eligibility to participate in candidate selection. Selection is overseen by a committee using consensus decision-making. In 2022, members attended a candidate selection event where shortlisted candidates presented and answered questions. Majority voting determined the preferred candidate. Alex Dyson, the sole shortlisted candidate, was endorsed in 2022 and supported again for 2025 without a new process. While Voices for Wannon’s process reflects positive intentions for community-driven decision-making, the lack of transparency around critical stages—including committee formation, candidate evaluation, outreach efforts, and voting mechanisms—limits confidence in its inclusivity and accountability. The group’s decision to offer Alex Dyson continued support for the 2025 election without conducting a new selection process raises concerns about entrenching potential biases from the 2022 process.
Voices for Cowper Cowper WIP WIP
Voices for Durack Durack Currently searching for a candidate The Voices for Durack group prioritises strong community engagement in candidate selection, emphasizing that it "must come first." They seek an ethical and electable candidate committed to the well-being of Durack, with respect, integrity, and a focus on conscience-based voting. A selection committee oversees the process, reflecting the group’s values of transparency, accountability, and community-first representation. While a prospective candidate has expressed interest, no final decision has been made for the next federal election. Some aspects of their selection process remain unclear. Voices for Durack is currently evaluating whether they will endorse a candidate for the upcoming federal election, though they acknowledge that they may not achieve this goal during this cycle. The group has noted that a prospective candidate has reached out to them, although it is unclear how they advertised this opportunity. Further details of any process are unclear, yet a selection committee has already been formed which suggests some level of planning and forethought.
Voices for Indi Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Mauris maximus dui tellus, ac iaculis nulla rhoncus eget. In ut sapien nulla. Morbi libero dui, rutrum in magna eget, tristique accumsan urna. In suscipit tristique pulvinar. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Mauris maximus dui tellus, ac iaculis nulla rhoncus eget. In ut sapien nulla. Morbi libero dui, rutrum in magna eget, tristique accumsan urna. In suscipit tristique pulvinar. Aenean non finibus justo. Fusce varius fermentum elit vitae facilisis. Ut ac aliquam ipsum.
Voices for Monash Endorsed Candidate The Voices for Monash membership takes open nominations for candidates. This process is advertised in local newspapers and public platforms. Selection is by a committee and member vote, with candidates presented at a public event featuring presentations and Q&A. Members vote digitally within 24 hours, with a 100-vote minimum required to validate the outcome. Voices for Monash ran a structured and seemingly well-advertised candidate selection process, yet some details of the process remain unclear. These include a lack of clarity surrounding the selection committee, the process of vetting and shortlisting nominees, community attendance to deliberative events, and the outcomes of the digital vote. Overall this process appears to have included some best practices but could be strengthened with greater transparency to provide a more complete picture of how inclusive and robust the selection process truly was.
Curtin Independent Curtin WIP WIP
Fairfax Matters WIP WIP
Independents for Canberra 5 ACT Electorates No federal candidate - Thomas Emerson was elected as ACT MLA The Independents for Canberra membership endorses rather than selects candidates. Guided by 10 shared principles, prospective candidates submit a nomination pack, undergo interviews, and present at a Community Town Hall. Endorsement is based on alignment with the principles, assessed through their history, interview, and Town Hall feedback. The Committee can dis-endorse candidates who fail to uphold the principles. The Independents for Canberra (IFC) endorsement process reflects an innovative approach to community-driven politics but raises questions regarding transparency, inclusivity, and consistency. Key details of their endorsement process remain unclear beyond a general commitment to shared principles. Potential candidates were judged by a candidate endorsement committee which holds significant decision-making authority, effectively making the committee gatekeepers for who can represent the platform.
McPherson Independent McPherson WIP WIP
proACT ACT Senate Endorsed Candidate The proACT membership contributes to candidate selection through input on values and criteria, shaped by extensive community feedback. A diverse selection committee oversees the process, informed by town halls and kitchen conversations. In 2022, David Pocock was endorsed as the Senate candidate. A 2024 survey reaffirmed his endorsement for 2025, reflecting strong community support for his performance and integrity. ProACT’s efforts to engage a membership base and collate community feedback are commendable. However, there exists a lack of clarity surrounding how community feedback from deliberative events, such as town halls and kitchen conversations, was channelled into decisions surrounding candidate endorsement. Gaps in information make it difficult to evaluate the robustness of the endorsement process and to determine whether the input collected was representative of the broader ACT community or if certain voices may have been overlooked.