about
proACT is a group of passionate locals who want the voices of all people in the ACT heard. We are an independent movement that is tired of politics as usual - we are not a political party and have no affiliation to any party. We want all voices heard - we want a Territory and country that is reaching our potential.
Inspired by the ‘Voices for…’ model from the electorate of Indi and elsewhere, proACT built a movement that after countless conversation and a thorough selection process, endorsed David Pocock as the candidate we would support at the 2022 election. When asked before the 2025 election, our supporters overwhelmingly voted to endorse David again.
proACT is now using the experience gained to support other ACT-based community groups that are seeking to build movements and endorse Independent candidates in the three House of Representative seats in the ACT - Voices of Bean, Voices of Canberra and Voices of Belconnen and Voices of Gungahlin (Fenner). proACT supports, advises, and mentors these groups as required. We also play a coordination role among the groups, helping to make the difficult task of establishing and organising these groups more efficient. proACT plays no role in the day-to-day operations or decision making of any of the groups. They represent their specific communities - that’s the whole point.
Principles and Values
These are the principles and values that reflect the politics that we want and the kind of candidate we’ll be looking for. They also guide how we operate.
These principles and values were developed through input from the ACT community - suggestions shared during ACTive conversations, which were then tested and confirmed through a survey to the proACT community in September 2021.
1. Participation & representation
Community engagement is at the heart of who we are and the politics we want. We encourage everyone to be engaged and all voices to be heard in the political processes – and provide a way for that to happen.
2. Integrity
Being respectful, honest and acting with integrity every step of the way.
3. Evidence-based
Being informed, valuing expertise and acting on it - making decisions based on what is in the best interest of the community rather than party politics.
4. Accountability
A lack of transparency and accountability is eroding politics at an alarming rate. Now is the time to say enough is enough.
What you told us
proACT listened to hundreds of people over the past few months at many ACTive conversation and other events. We’ve captured key aspects of what you’ve told us about the big issues you want addressed.
People
proACT is an incorporated association in the ACT (incorporated as ‘pro the Australian Capital Territory’).
We are led by a committee of six: