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Here is described a mechanism for democratic representation for the people in gumbaynggirr, birpi and dunghutti: There are about 100,000 voters in this area which includes most of the colonial electoral division called cowper. The colonial electoral commission has set the boundaries and made up electoral rolls for those who live around here to elect a representative to send to the gatherings of reps from all over the big island and other islands nearby. They call this gathering “parliament”. The 100,000 around here on that roll are required to vote. A nominated candidate for election to the canberra parliament must:
There are rules about how much money candidates can spend in their effort to get elected and how much individuals can donate to the candidate. In 2025 we're required to elect one person to send to the colonial parliament for three years. We can do it for about $1 each. $2 each from half the people plus one will do it! That person will be paid nearly twice that in each of three years! The main cost is travel and lunch – the candidate will want to meet with as many people in the area as possible - a tank of fuel or an EV charge and a salad sandwich every day for a month. There are halls and parks in all the towns and villages and they all have groups who can arrange gatherings. Our representative, when elected, will also receive enough to employ a couple of locals to help. Independent candidate for the 2025 election.The voices4cowper group has found unanimous agreement for supporting and independent candidate and a definite runner has put their name forward.
Here is a prototype for a campaign |