According to Jo Jackson King, Secretary of Voices for Durack, the group is uncertain whether they will finalise a candidate for the next federal election but continues to search for someone who aligns with their values. They have received interest from a prospective candidate who argued that low community engagement should not be a barrier to selection. However, the Voices for Durack group has emphasized that strong community engagement “must come first and must also be part of candidate selection.”

On their website, Voices for Durack outlines a detailed vision for the qualities they seek in a candidate. The group is looking for an ethical and electable individual who prioritises the well-being of Durack’s people, demonstrates respect, inclusion, and integrity, and can effectively represent the electorate through conscience-based voting in Parliament.

Voices for Durack’s selection committee is comprised of members with diverse lived experiences across agriculture, politics, law, education, health, and more. As the group grows, so too will the diversity of those involved in the candidate selection process.

They emphasise that their endorsed candidate will not engage in preference deals and must maintain full transparency regarding campaign fundraising. This commitment to transparency, accountability, and community-first representation underscores their approach to candidate selection and engagement with the electorate.

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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