Welcome to Community Democracy

Our place, our voice

Let’s do politics differently.

We’re Voices of Cook, a nonpartisan community group dedicated to engaging local residents in the democratic process and a part of the growing Community Independents movement.

Are you concerned that our recent governing parties have only really been concerned about getting re-elected?

Are you concerned that our representative always votes along party lines and seems to take their community for granted?

We love living in Cook and our goal is to strengthen democracy across our community. To achieve this Voices of Cook will consult with the people of Cook and advocate for them without allegiance to any political party or other organisation. We want to hear your voice. One of the ways to make yourself heard is to complete our Community Survey.

Want to do more? Contact us using the Get Involved link below.

Get Involved

Did you know that your Federal MP consistently voted against…

Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees

Federal government actions on animal and plant extinctions

Increasing access to subsidised childcare

Increasing investment in renewable energy

Mandatory climate financial disclosures

Net zero by 2050

Protecting threatened forest and bushland habitats

Reducing tax on the lowest income bracket

Encouraging Australian-based industry

Additionally, your representative has voted along party lines 100% of the time.

Is this the type of representation you want?

Source: They vote for you.org

People Powered Politics

Across Australia a new movement of Community-backed Independents is growing. Hear from the Independents currently in Federal Parliament, and the communities looking for better representation at the next election.