Voices of Bean
Voices of Bean is a group of ordinary people living in the electorate of Bean, on Canberra’s south side. We want everyone to have a voice in our democracy. We’re here to listen to you, then to find and support an independent candidate who can fight for your issues at the next federal election.
Voices of Bean has selected a candidate
Our candidate will be announced on Saturday 30 November: please come along!
You can read more about the candidate selection process.
Our ‘Bean Listening’ Report is out!
From January through April, we’ve been listening to the people of Bean, and the data is all in the new report. It makes for very interesting reading! But the listening project is continuing, so please read on and we look forward to speaking with you.
Be Heard
Everyone should be listened to with respect
We’re out in the community and we’re listening. Please take our survey. We’re also at local shops on Saturdays and holding Kitchen Table Conversations. Find out more…
Voices Heard
Come Along
There are Kitchen Table Conversations you can join, or you can hold your own.
Please sign up for news to stay informed.
Get Involved
This is a grassroots movement
There is no agenda other than to listen to the people of Bean and find someone who will really represent us. We need you to get involved. Find out what you can do…
How Does This Work?
Democracy is not a spectator sport!
Everyone should be involved, and not just at elections. Read on to find out how community independents can be successful and can bring real democracy back into our system of government. More…
Learn
Parliament 101: A great resource
To be a more engaged citizen and support a better democracy, it helps to understand our political system. We’ve been fortunate to have an event where civics educator Alec Beckett led us through ‘Parliament 101’. More…