A community movement aiming to improve political representation across the federal electorate of O’Connor
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.
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.
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Tap into Federally-focussed issues groups
Join the Voices of O’Connor network
Join the Voices for WA group (hello@voicesforforrest.org)
Sign up to the Community Independents Project
Engage with Federal government:
Raise issues and concerns directly with your House of Representatives member
Raise issues and concerns with WA Senators
Raise issues and concerns with Independents in the House of Reps
Keep an eye on how they vote and how they behave
Stand as a candidate in the next Federal election
Support a candidate in the next Federal election
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Tap into WA-focussed issues groups
Engage with the State government:
Raise issues and concerns directly with your local member and Regional Minister
Raise issues and concerns with Upper House members
Lodge a Petition to parliament for an issue you’re concerned about
Stand as a candidate in the 2030 State election
Support a candidate in the 2030 State election
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Tap into other local community /local issues-based groups
Join / Start a Voices group in your LGA
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
Stand as a candidate in the 2027 Council elections
Support a candidate in the 2027 Council elections
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. Click on the + to see some ideas:
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.