On this page, we will give information about the candidates standing for the 2025 Federal elections in Chisholm.
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This electorate was named in honour of Caroline Chisholm, 1808–77. She was known for her work in encouraging emigration to Australia, her social work in New South Wales and Victoria, particularly with immigrant girls, and the building of a series of shelter sheds along the routes to the diggings in the Victorian goldfields.
The Division of Chisholm consists of part of the Boroondara City Council, part of the Monash City Council, part of the Stonnington City Council, and part of the Whitehorse City Council.
Voices of Chisholm
Local community advocacy group Voices of Chisholm has endorsed Kath Davies as the community-backed independent candidate for Chisholm following a preselection vote open to all community members.
Kath Davies is a local business owner, materials scientist, climate activist and passionate community leader who moved to the local area 27 years ago to raise her son. She holds degrees in Science and Engineering from Monash University, and has built a career solving complex problems in high-risk environments.
‘I can no longer stand by silently while political inaction puts the future of my kids in jeopardy: on rising costs, on falling economic opportunities, on climate inaction, on widening housing inequality, and on ongoing inaction on integrity in Canberra.’
This is an extract of an article that discusses Ms Davies’ policies and values. To read the full article, please click here.
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