Knowing ourselves – an early step in local democracy

Zoom Event

12 Months out from the next ACT election, what do Canberrans think about living in Canberra? Place Score surveys local government areas across Australia each year to find out what locals think is good, and not so good, about their local area. Some of you may have filled in this … Read More

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Democracy in Action! Conversation 1 of 3

St James Uniting Church Hall, 40 Gillies Street, Curtin, ACT, Australia

19th October is an ACT election. Democracy isn’t just voting; it is holding those we vote for to account for what they do for us. And, how they do it. This year we want you to help redefine how we assess candidates, setting the stage for an Assembly that truly … Read More

Beyond the talk! – Indigenous-led solutions NOW! – AD Bean event

Tuggeranong Community Centre Hall 155 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway, ACT, Australia

Plans for the Campaign Information Session on Sunday 26 May from 3-5pm at the Tuggeranong Community Centre are progressing. You can register here The campaign name and key messages will be announced in a few weeks following discussion with Indigenous representatives and ANTaR ACT. This session is for anyone who … Read More

To what extent is local governance in Australia an institution for deliberative power-sharing? Zoom Event

Scope for democracy at the local municipal / town / suburb government level is rich. This session will explore how political power is shared via deliberation, especially democratic innovations, in three Australian local governments. I am also exploring the democratic, political and institutional conditions for power-sharing in Australian local governments. … Read More

Democracy in Action! – Conversation 2 of 3

Conversation 1 established some expectations and qualities for our representatives. Conversation 2 seeks to define how we would apply these to deciding who will be a candidate worth voting for. The report from Conversation 1 and further details for Conversation 2 will be posted as they come to hand. See … Read More

Know Your Candidate Forum Murrumbidgee

Woden Valley (formerly St James) Uniting Church, Gillies Street, Curtin Gillies Street, Curtin, ACT, Australia

Come and hear what candidates think about what Canberrans expect of their MLAs. Or Zoom in. Know your candidates as people, not their policy or promises. Help build a new way of doing elections and politics in the ACT. Find more details about what Canberrans expect and the questions for … Read More

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Know Your Candidate Forum Ginninderra

Belconnen Coummunity Centre 23 Swanson Ct,, Belconnen, ACT, Australia

Come and hear what candidates think about what Canberrans expect of their MLAs. Or Zoom in. Know your candidates as people, not their policy or promises. Help build a new way of doing elections and politics in the ACT. Find more details about what Canberrans expect and the questions for … Read More

Know Your Candidate Forum Kurrajong

Currie Crescent Community Hall Currie Crescent, Kingston, ACT, Australia

Come and hear what candidates think about what Canberrans expect of their MLAs. Or Zoom in. Know your candidates as people, not their policy or promises. Help build a new way of doing elections and politics in the ACT. Find more details about what Canberrans expect and the questions for … Read More

Know Your Candidate Forum Brindabella

Tuggeranong Community Centre Hall 155 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway, ACT, Australia

Come and hear what candidates think about what Canberrans expect of their MLAs. Know your candidates as people, not their policy or promises. Help build a new way of doing elections and politics in the ACT. Or Zoom in. Find more details about what Canberrans expect and the questions for … Read More

Know Your Candidate Forum Yerrabi

Forde Community Centre 7/26 Francis Forde Boulevarde,, Forde, ACT, Australia

Come and hear what candidates think about what Canberrans expect of their MLAs. Know your candidates as people, not their policy or promises. Help build a new way of doing elections and politics in the ACT. Find more details about what Canberrans expect and the questions for the Know your … Read More

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