Past Candidates

I’m a Wakka Wakka woman, academic, unionist, former public servant and proud grandmother. I’m running for the Senate because I believe we have a responsibility to look after one another and the country that gives us life. I’m ready to bring my experience, passion and belief that change is possible into the halls of power…

“I am a Torres Strait Islander grandfather of an Erub-Epi Murri-Yorta Yorta family. We can build a better future for us all, a future that starts with bringing people peacefully together…”

“I’m a Warumungu and Warlmanpa woman who has lived and worked in the Barkly my entire life. Locals will remember I helped lead a decade-long community campaign that stopped Federal Government from imposing a nuclear waste dump at Muckaty near Tennant Creek. “

“I’m a proud Western Wakka Wakka man who has lived in the Logan area since 2010. I work as a tutor and teacher aide, study secondary education, and volunteer as a youth mentor. I’m passionate about the well-being of people and our planet – everybody deserves a fair go and a decent life.”

“A Ngarrindjeri elder and a world-renowned artist, performer and cultural ambassador, I’m excited to put my hand up for the Senate because I’m passionate about putting people and the environment back at the centre of decision-making.”

“My politics, Green politics, is the politics of hope. Where we dare to plant a seed and make these big, bold, visionary plans come true. Right now, we have a chance to build a country that works for everyone, not just the chosen few… “

Gunditjmara, Keerray Wurrung, Peek Wurrung, Djab Wurrung woman. Sissy has a long history of campaigning, community organising and navigating Blak politics. As a kinship carer for over seven years, she’s a strong advocate for children and families in the child protection system.

“I am a proud Gunnaikurnai woman and believe our biggest responsibility is to care for our country and the people who live here. In Gippsland, we need better access to better services like healthcare and education, and we need urgent action to tackle the climate crisis.“

“Since entering the Senate in October, it has been an honour to represent you as the first Aboriginal woman to the Senate from WA. Our unique contributions and powerful voices  are needed to address the contemporary consequences of Invasion, and the climate crisis, on our whole community.”

As a Noongar man, I recognise and respect that country gives us nourishment and the waterways give life to our country. We must protect it from being spoiled forever by the gas and coal industries and we need a government that is not taking millions in donations from these corporations.

I’m a Noongar man from Whadjuk Yued Ballardong cultural groups. This election is incredibly important. As an activist who has spent the past 30 years working around the world for climate action, I care deeply about protecting country and resource management from a First Nations perspective.