Are you Footscray’s first community independent?
Voices of the Inner West of Melbourne is inviting Expressions of Interest from people interested in standing as a community-endorsed independent candidate for the Footscray electorate at the Victorian state election in November.
Through a transparent, community-led process, we are seeking to identify and endorse a candidate who can represent the diverse communities of the Footscray electorate.
We believe our community deserves representation that listens first, acts with integrity and advocates strongly for the future of our region.
The electorate of Footscray covers Footscray, West Footscray, Maribyrnong, Kingsville, Seddon, Maidstone and part of Yarraville. See electorate map.
Applications close 6pm 20 May 2026
Candidate Selection Process
How to apply
Send an email to Anna Roberts at candidate.footscray@gmail.com with a few sentences about yourself and why you are interested in being a community independent candidate. Please provide a phone contact number. All details will be held in the strictest confidence.
Our Candidate Working Group will have an initial conversation with you about the process. Should you wish to proceed with a formal application, an information pack and application form will be sent to you.
Who are we looking for?
Our community listening process has identified the following top three qualities sought in an independent candidate by residents of the Inner West:
1) Integrity and honesty
2) Listens and consults
3) Accountability to our community
Timeline
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are open from Tuesday 28th April until Wednesday 20th May.
A formal, multi-stage candidate selection process will be run. The aim is for the selected candidate to be endorsed by the end of June, with a formal campaign announcement on a date to be agreed with the candidate.
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