Taralla Wetlands, Croydon
Community-led Change
Voices of Deakin
Is a grass-roots community group that believes in fairness, integrity and equality. We believe that government decision making and policy development should be based on evidence, not determined by ideology, donors and lobbyists, and we share a growing concern about the eroding public trust in our democracy.
​Having seen other Voices groups in Australia demonstrate the potential of community-led change, we are taking action to empower our community by encouraging active participation in the democratic process, with a high-quality independent candidate who would:
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Be more responsive to the needs of the electorate.
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Champion good governance, human rights and ethics.
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Be a model of good behaviour both inside and outside parliament.
By demanding accountability for our elected leaders, we believe we can create a more vibrant democracy and a more hopeful future.
Our Mascot
The Kookaburra was chosen as our mascot as it has a loud, recognisable voice that can be heard all over Deakin.
The Kookaburra sticks to its community, and as a harbinger of rain, it presages hope and renewal.
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We have kookaburra mascots available for display in your front yard – let us know if you'd like one!
