A community movement aiming to improve political representation across the federal electorate of O’Connor

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Making democracy work

We know deep down that there must be a better way to ensure our elected representatives know exactly what our O’Connor communities expect from them.

Voices of O’Connor is a grassroots movement bringing together the diverse people of our electorate and fostering an effective community voice.

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Building a better future

We are people who believe in fairness and inclusion

Our vision for O’Connor is resilient and connected communities, actively engaged in democracy, valuing informed decision-making and supporting strong environmental action. We want to see sustainable growth while preserving our region's beauty and diversity.

    • Tap into other local community /local issues-based groups

    • Join / Start a Voices group in your LGA

    • Host a conversation / Organise an event

    • Engage with your local council:

      • Livestream monthly Council and Committee meetings

      • Attend meetings and ask questions on notice

      • Have your say through surveys and other feedback opportunities

      • Put your hand up to join a liaison committee

      • Raise issues and concerns directly with Councillors

      • Petition for a Special Council Meeting (rules apply)

    • Stand as a candidate in the 2027 Council elections

    • Support a candidate in the 2027 Council elections

    • Tap into State-focussed issues groups

    • Engage with State government:

      • Register on-line for member and party updates and events

      • Raise issues and concerns directly with your local member and Regional Minister

      • Raise issues and concerns with Upper House members

      • Write a submission to a parliamentary inquiry

      • Lodge a Petition to the Upper or Lower House for an issue you’re concerned about

    • Stand as a candidate in the 2030 State election

    • Support a candidate in the 2030 State election

    • Tap into Federal-focussed issues groups

    • Join the Community Independents Network

    • Join the Voices for WA group

    • Engage with Federal government:

      • Register on-line for member and party updates and events

      • Raise issues and concerns directly with your local House of Representatives member

      • Raise issues and concerns with WA Senators

      • Raise issues and concerns with Independents in the House of Reps

      • Write a submission to a parliamentary inquiry

    • Stand as a candidate in the next Federal election

    • Support a candidate in the next Federal election

Get Involved

Democracy is not a spectator sport

When people of goodwill come together to build inclusive, non-partisan ways of representation, the whole community wins.

We need you to get involved and have your say and make a difference.

There are many ways to be involved at a local, state and federal level:

Make the connection

“I love O’Connor’s rich biodiversity, its range of climates from wet and temperate to hot and arid, its wildness in places and its rich Aboriginal heritages from Collie to Warburton and everywhere in between.

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— Rod, Denmark

Voices of O’Connor acknowledges the Nyungar, Ngadju, Mirning, Wangkatha, Martu, Pitjantjatjara and Ngaanyatjarra peoples on whose lands we meet, live and work. We acknowledge a continuing connection to lands and waters and pay our respects to Elders past and present.