Q&A

What is your purpose?

Like other Voices groups around Australia, Voices of Franklin (VoF) exists to strengthen democracy, improve our political culture, and, in our case, get better outcomes for people who live in the electorate of Franklin. This purpose arises due to the current failures of our political system, including the party system.

Who do you answer to?

VoF is fully independent, meaning we have no formal links to other groups.

Are you a political party?

No. Nor do we run or fund election campaigns. We may endorse independent candidates from time to time and volunteer to help them. Independent candidates determine their own policies and run their own election campaigns.

What is your legal structure?

We are working towards being an incorporated association like most formal community groups, including Voices groups.

Do you have members or volunteers?

Everyone involved in VoF is a volunteer. When we register as an incorporated association we will have members and a formal committee in the usual way.

How is VoF run?

VoF is run by a small core team, including a convenor, as we work towards formal registration. We publish a weekly newsletter and a range of material on our website. We broadly follow the path set out by other successful Voices groups, which begins with local people getting together to discuss what they like and don’t like about how they are governed. Voices groups generally find there is not much to like about the political-party system in Australia, where party politicians are told by their masters how to vote.

How can I be involved?

Sign up to be a member using this link. 

How can I donate?
Every little bit counts! Donations help us grow and pay our administration costs. Donate to VoF using this link.