proACT was established with the objective of getting an Independent Senator elected to represent the ACT. Well we achieved that by endorsing David Pocock and supporting his campaign!

So we asked you what next and have received some great ideas - now it’s time to talk through our options and discuss what proACT should get up to next! Territory elections? Civic education around the senate and elections? Wind up? All options are on the table.

Join us to have your say and shape the future of proACT!

How did David Pcocock win the second seat? All the experts said it was ‘impossible’!

We’ll break down the numbers, look at the booths and talk some strategy. We’ll look at where David won his votes and what the swings looked like across the ACT.

proACT kicked this campaign off a bit over a year ago. Let’s celebrate getting an Independent Senator in to represent us by diving into some numbers!

Register below and we will send a Zoom link on Sunday!

proACT will hold its second online Town Hall with a candidate seeking our endorsement. The candidate is someone who has been suggested during proACT ACTive conversations and they are choosing to go public at this event. This is the opportunity for the proACT community to hear from them and ask any questions. Your feedback will be sought as part of the endorsement decision. Register here and we will send you the link on the day.

Join us for a cup of tea in O’Connor and learn more about proACT. Discuss issues that are important to you and have your voice heard in a friendly, safe forum. No obligation to sign up to anything, just a chance to discuss what an independent senator could mean for the ACT. Register here and we’ll send you the address before the event.

proACT is proud to host a webinar with Independent member for Warringah, Zali Steggall OAM and ACT Coordinator for the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Ruby Donald. Join host, Dr Arnagretta Hunter, Chair - Commission for the Human Future - as they discuss what action we can take to combat climate change. 


What is in Zali's climate change bill? What can we expect to see at COP26? Does the government have a duty of care for young people in Australia? 
What are the AYCC up to and how can people support them?

As many of you are aware, Kim Rubenstein is standing as an Independent for the Senate in the ACT (https://www.kim4canberra.com.au/). Kim will be joining us from 7:00 - 8:30pm on Thursday 21 October for an online town-hall meeting. This is a chance to hear from Kim and to ask questions. If you are unable to participate, please email your questions in advance and a recording will be available after the event.

Join the online discussion and learn more about proACT. Discuss issues that are important to you and have your voice heard in a friendly, safe forum. No obligation to sign up to anything, just a chance to discuss what an independent senator could mean for the ACT. Register here and we’ll send you the link the day before the event.

proACT is proud to host a webinar with Independent Senator Rex Patrick (South Australia) and Amy Remeikis (Guardian Australia) as they discuss integrity in politics. What does it mean? Should we still expect transparency and accountability from our politicians? What are the main threats to integrity in politics? What is the role of the media? What can be done to restore trust among the public in politicians and the parliament?

PANEL DISCUSSION ONLY - movie is sold out

A consistent issue raised during our ACTive Conversations is the need for more integrity in our federal parliamentary system. We believe that Parliament is not operating as effectively, as fairly or as ethically as it can and should; and trust is being undermined.

That’s why we are delighted to hold a panel discussion about the issue of money in politics, as raised in Big Deal - a new movie from Craig Reucassel.

Hosted by Alex Sloan and featuring Craig Reucassel, Richard Denniss (Australia Institute) and Clare Doube (proACT) the panel will discuss integrity in politics and the ‘pay to play’ mentality that pervades Australian politics.

A Zoom link for the panel discussion will be provided on the day.

Join the online discussion and learn more about proACT. Discuss issues that are important to you and have your voice heard in a friendly, safe forum. No obligation to sign up to anything, just a chance to discuss what an independent senator could mean for the ACT. Register here and we’ll send you the link the day before the event.

Join Professor Carolyn Hendriks (Public Policy and Governance at ANU) and Matt Dening (co-founder Independent Voices for the Senate) as they discuss the history of community backed Independent campaigns and how that translates to the Senate.

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How did the ‘Voices For’ campaigns work in Indi and elsewhere? Why is getting above the line so important in the Senate? What are the keys to getting an Independent elected to the Senate?

Join the online discussion and learn more about proACT. Discuss issues that are important to you and have your voice heard in a friendly, safe forum. No obligation to sign up to anything, just a chance to discuss what an independent senator could mean for the ACT. Register here and we’ll send you the link the day before the event.

Join the online discussion and learn more about proACT and what we are trying to do. Discuss issues that are important to you and have your voice heard in a friendly, safe forum. No obligation to sign up to anything, just a chance to discuss what an independent senator could mean for the ACT. Register here and we’ll send you the link the day before the event.