Voices of Deakin
@voicesofdeakin.bsky.social
Putting community voices at the heart of our democracy.
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Voices of Deakin will undertake minimal work to undertake essential community engagement and administrative work.
We wish both candidates the very best for their campaigns and are sure that the people of the outer east will see that committed and talented people can make positive change happen.
We wish both candidates the very best for their campaigns and are sure that the people of the outer east will see that committed and talented people can make positive change happen.
July 31, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Voices of Deakin will undertake minimal work to undertake essential community engagement and administrative work.
We wish both candidates the very best for their campaigns and are sure that the people of the outer east will see that committed and talented people can make positive change happen.
We wish both candidates the very best for their campaigns and are sure that the people of the outer east will see that committed and talented people can make positive change happen.
On Sunday 26 July Voices of Deakin were very pleased to endorse David Vanderwolf as a candidate for Croydon in the Victorian State Election, and Prue Cutts for Ringwood. As is our practice, VoD has entered a period of hiatus until after the Nov election. 1/
July 31, 2026 at 7:47 AM
On Sunday 26 July Voices of Deakin were very pleased to endorse David Vanderwolf as a candidate for Croydon in the Victorian State Election, and Prue Cutts for Ringwood. As is our practice, VoD has entered a period of hiatus until after the Nov election. 1/
Exciting things are happening at Voices of Deakin!
We invite you to join us as we announce our two candidates for the state election (Croydon & Ringwood districts).
Please RSVP at the link.
events.humanitix.com/community-in...
We invite you to join us as we announce our two candidates for the state election (Croydon & Ringwood districts).
Please RSVP at the link.
events.humanitix.com/community-in...
July 13, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Exciting things are happening at Voices of Deakin!
We invite you to join us as we announce our two candidates for the state election (Croydon & Ringwood districts).
Please RSVP at the link.
events.humanitix.com/community-in...
We invite you to join us as we announce our two candidates for the state election (Croydon & Ringwood districts).
Please RSVP at the link.
events.humanitix.com/community-in...
VoD are excited to be hosting this Big Community Conversation on 24 May at Mitcham Bowling Club. This group of thought leaders have experience in helping to shape the agenda. What do we need to do to help our community thrive? Join us for what promises to be a fascinating conversation. Book Now!
May 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM
VoD are excited to be hosting this Big Community Conversation on 24 May at Mitcham Bowling Club. This group of thought leaders have experience in helping to shape the agenda. What do we need to do to help our community thrive? Join us for what promises to be a fascinating conversation. Book Now!
If you live in the Outer East of Melb why not complete this survey? We use the responses to develop a Listening Report so our gov reps know what matters to us. Your views can help us identify a great community independent. Visit our website to learn more at voicesofdeakin.com.au or use the QR code.
May 3, 2026 at 9:35 AM
If you live in the Outer East of Melb why not complete this survey? We use the responses to develop a Listening Report so our gov reps know what matters to us. Your views can help us identify a great community independent. Visit our website to learn more at voicesofdeakin.com.au or use the QR code.
We are searching for a community leader to represent us in Spring St. If you vote in the Croydon or Ringwood Districts think about the people you know who you'd be happy to have as a State rep- ethical and free from party constraints! Visit our website for more information voicesofdeakin.com.au
May 3, 2026 at 9:27 AM
We are searching for a community leader to represent us in Spring St. If you vote in the Croydon or Ringwood Districts think about the people you know who you'd be happy to have as a State rep- ethical and free from party constraints! Visit our website for more information voicesofdeakin.com.au
Voices of Deakin has been so busy in the last six months that we haven't posted much. See the next three post to find out about our State Survey, State candidate search and the Big Community Conversation. We'd love to hear from you and see you on May 24th at Mitcham Bowling Club - it'll be amazing!
May 3, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Voices of Deakin has been so busy in the last six months that we haven't posted much. See the next three post to find out about our State Survey, State candidate search and the Big Community Conversation. We'd love to hear from you and see you on May 24th at Mitcham Bowling Club - it'll be amazing!
Our new survey is finally live!
We'd like residents of the electorate of Deakin to tell us what the big issues are in our community, the local issues to be addressed, what you like most about living here and more!
Scan the QR code or visit the link. 🙂
www.voicesofdeakin.com.au/have-your-sa...
We'd like residents of the electorate of Deakin to tell us what the big issues are in our community, the local issues to be addressed, what you like most about living here and more!
Scan the QR code or visit the link. 🙂
www.voicesofdeakin.com.au/have-your-sa...
August 31, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Our new survey is finally live!
We'd like residents of the electorate of Deakin to tell us what the big issues are in our community, the local issues to be addressed, what you like most about living here and more!
Scan the QR code or visit the link. 🙂
www.voicesofdeakin.com.au/have-your-sa...
We'd like residents of the electorate of Deakin to tell us what the big issues are in our community, the local issues to be addressed, what you like most about living here and more!
Scan the QR code or visit the link. 🙂
www.voicesofdeakin.com.au/have-your-sa...
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This is how broken our lobbying laws are.
Every resources minister since 2001 went on to work for fossil fuel companies & 8 ex-ministers & senior advisers now lobby for gambling💰
It's time for complete reform of lobbying rules + independent watchdog.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Every resources minister since 2001 went on to work for fossil fuel companies & 8 ex-ministers & senior advisers now lobby for gambling💰
It's time for complete reform of lobbying rules + independent watchdog.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
'Revolving door' between politics and lobbying rings transparency alarm bell
Lobbying has become big business, with around 727 lobbyists registered in the national capital, more than three times the number of elected officials sitting in parliament.
www.abc.net.au
August 22, 2025 at 6:55 AM
This is how broken our lobbying laws are.
Every resources minister since 2001 went on to work for fossil fuel companies & 8 ex-ministers & senior advisers now lobby for gambling💰
It's time for complete reform of lobbying rules + independent watchdog.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Every resources minister since 2001 went on to work for fossil fuel companies & 8 ex-ministers & senior advisers now lobby for gambling💰
It's time for complete reform of lobbying rules + independent watchdog.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Voices of Deakin is starting to get active again, if you've ever considered subscribing or getting involved, now is a great time to do it!
Visit our website for more information! www.voicesofdeakin.com.au
Visit our website for more information! www.voicesofdeakin.com.au
August 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Voices of Deakin is starting to get active again, if you've ever considered subscribing or getting involved, now is a great time to do it!
Visit our website for more information! www.voicesofdeakin.com.au
Visit our website for more information! www.voicesofdeakin.com.au
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For 4 years I’ve called for truth in political advertising. With the rise of AI-generated misinformation & deepfakes, there is no excuse for inaction. The risks to democracy are real and urgent. I’m once again calling on the Govt to support my bill & ensure voters are protected from lies.
#auspol
#auspol
July 28, 2025 at 4:27 AM
For 4 years I’ve called for truth in political advertising. With the rise of AI-generated misinformation & deepfakes, there is no excuse for inaction. The risks to democracy are real and urgent. I’m once again calling on the Govt to support my bill & ensure voters are protected from lies.
#auspol
#auspol
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Today I reintroduced the govt’s own bill to ensure truth in political advertising. With AI deepfakes, deceptive campaigns & growing voter distrust, we must act. 89% of Australians support this reform—there’s no excuse not to pass it before the next election.
www.zalisteggall.com.au/news
#auspol
www.zalisteggall.com.au/news
#auspol
July 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Today I reintroduced the govt’s own bill to ensure truth in political advertising. With AI deepfakes, deceptive campaigns & growing voter distrust, we must act. 89% of Australians support this reform—there’s no excuse not to pass it before the next election.
www.zalisteggall.com.au/news
#auspol
www.zalisteggall.com.au/news
#auspol
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Ahead of the Treasurer’s roundtable, my Re-energised Economy plan sets out bold reforms to boost productivity, raise revenue, and phase out fossil fuel subsidies—future-proofing Australia’s economy. We have the tools. Now we need the political will.
www.zalisteggall.com.au/re-energised...
www.zalisteggall.com.au/re-energised...
July 31, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Ahead of the Treasurer’s roundtable, my Re-energised Economy plan sets out bold reforms to boost productivity, raise revenue, and phase out fossil fuel subsidies—future-proofing Australia’s economy. We have the tools. Now we need the political will.
www.zalisteggall.com.au/re-energised...
www.zalisteggall.com.au/re-energised...
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As the govt prepares to set Australia’s 2035 climate target, ambition must be matched by integrity. Real climate action means cutting emissions at the source, ending fossil fuel expansion, and delivering transparent, accountable reduction pathways across every sector.
#75by35 #ClimateAction #auspol
#75by35 #ClimateAction #auspol
August 4, 2025 at 4:28 AM
As the govt prepares to set Australia’s 2035 climate target, ambition must be matched by integrity. Real climate action means cutting emissions at the source, ending fossil fuel expansion, and delivering transparent, accountable reduction pathways across every sector.
#75by35 #ClimateAction #auspol
#75by35 #ClimateAction #auspol
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The Govt’s delay of the National Climate Risk Assessment is deeply concerning. Australians deserve to know the risks & suppressing this info ahead of the 2035 target decision undermines trust. I’m calling for its release, a national adaptation plan & at least 75% emissions reduction by 2035.
#75by35
#75by35
August 12, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The Govt’s delay of the National Climate Risk Assessment is deeply concerning. Australians deserve to know the risks & suppressing this info ahead of the 2035 target decision undermines trust. I’m calling for its release, a national adaptation plan & at least 75% emissions reduction by 2035.
#75by35
#75by35
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This term, I’ll be reintroducing my Clean Up Politics Act. It would give the public access to ministerial diaries. Australians deserve to know who Ministers are meeting with, when, and why - and how government decisions are made.
We need to restore trust in government.
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
We need to restore trust in government.
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
Cash for access: The private meetings earning Labor millions
Ministers are blocking access to diary entries that show when and where they attended meetings and meals facilitated by Labor’s fundraising program.
www.afr.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
This term, I’ll be reintroducing my Clean Up Politics Act. It would give the public access to ministerial diaries. Australians deserve to know who Ministers are meeting with, when, and why - and how government decisions are made.
We need to restore trust in government.
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
We need to restore trust in government.
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
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🔥Ready to move from inspiration to action?
Join us for the 5th annual CIP Convention.
Online & interactive - over 2 days - 30+ speakers.
Hurry for Early Bird tickets communityindependentsproject.org/convention-2...
Join us for the 5th annual CIP Convention.
Online & interactive - over 2 days - 30+ speakers.
Hurry for Early Bird tickets communityindependentsproject.org/convention-2...
August 5, 2025 at 12:05 AM
🔥Ready to move from inspiration to action?
Join us for the 5th annual CIP Convention.
Online & interactive - over 2 days - 30+ speakers.
Hurry for Early Bird tickets communityindependentsproject.org/convention-2...
Join us for the 5th annual CIP Convention.
Online & interactive - over 2 days - 30+ speakers.
Hurry for Early Bird tickets communityindependentsproject.org/convention-2...
An election has been called for 3 May. Please note that Voices of Deakin will not be posting during the election period. Those wishing to follow Jess’s campaign can do so at www.jessness4deakin.com.au
March 29, 2025 at 3:26 AM
An election has been called for 3 May. Please note that Voices of Deakin will not be posting during the election period. Those wishing to follow Jess’s campaign can do so at www.jessness4deakin.com.au
We are starting to see signs on fences and in front gardens - contact the team to host a Jess Ness sign! #JessNess4Deakin #ContacttheJessNessTeam
March 4, 2025 at 1:10 AM
We are starting to see signs on fences and in front gardens - contact the team to host a Jess Ness sign! #JessNess4Deakin #ContacttheJessNessTeam
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Read all about Jess and get behind her, Deakin! We deserve an independent candidate who puts balance, integrity and respect into everything she stands for.
Read all about Jess and get behind her, Deakin! We deserve an independent candidate who puts balance, integrity and respect into everything she stands for.
Jess Ness announced as independent Deakin candidate
The independent movement has expanded further east with a Voices of candidate endorsement announced for Deakin ahead of the Federal [...]
lilydale.mailcommunity.com.au
January 15, 2025 at 10:42 PM
lilydale.mailcommunity.com.au/2025/01/15/j...
Read all about Jess and get behind her, Deakin! We deserve an independent candidate who puts balance, integrity and respect into everything she stands for.
Read all about Jess and get behind her, Deakin! We deserve an independent candidate who puts balance, integrity and respect into everything she stands for.
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As an example, yesterday @jessness4deakin.bsky.social launched her candidacy with the @voicesofdeakin.bsky.social community.
Her rival’s primary vote in Deakin is just 41.51% – the tipping point.
It means Ness can win from a primary as low as the mid-teens! 🤯
bsky.app/profile/voic...
Her rival’s primary vote in Deakin is just 41.51% – the tipping point.
It means Ness can win from a primary as low as the mid-teens! 🤯
bsky.app/profile/voic...
January 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
As an example, yesterday @jessness4deakin.bsky.social launched her candidacy with the @voicesofdeakin.bsky.social community.
Her rival’s primary vote in Deakin is just 41.51% – the tipping point.
It means Ness can win from a primary as low as the mid-teens! 🤯
bsky.app/profile/voic...
Her rival’s primary vote in Deakin is just 41.51% – the tipping point.
It means Ness can win from a primary as low as the mid-teens! 🤯
bsky.app/profile/voic...
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Fantastic to be at the @voicesofdeakin.bsky.social
candidate announcement and campaign launch this morning for Jess Ness, Community Independent for Deakin. Sign up to her newsletter, volunteer, donate
www.jessness4deakin.com.au
candidate announcement and campaign launch this morning for Jess Ness, Community Independent for Deakin. Sign up to her newsletter, volunteer, donate
www.jessness4deakin.com.au
January 11, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Fantastic to be at the @voicesofdeakin.bsky.social
candidate announcement and campaign launch this morning for Jess Ness, Community Independent for Deakin. Sign up to her newsletter, volunteer, donate
www.jessness4deakin.com.au
candidate announcement and campaign launch this morning for Jess Ness, Community Independent for Deakin. Sign up to her newsletter, volunteer, donate
www.jessness4deakin.com.au
Voices of Deakin today launched their endorsed candidate for the next election: Jess Ness!! A fun launch and lots to do now. Meet Jess at www.jessness4deakin.com.au So happy that this is our first post on Bluesky!
January 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Voices of Deakin today launched their endorsed candidate for the next election: Jess Ness!! A fun launch and lots to do now. Meet Jess at www.jessness4deakin.com.au So happy that this is our first post on Bluesky!