Perth Listens

23/09/2026

Join us for our next Meet & Greet at 11am on Saturday 3 October at Stuart Street Reserve, in Perth.

Grab a coffee at Parkside Coffee and come and talk about what matters to you.

15/09/2026

Happy International Day of Democracy!

Did you know...

International Day of Democracy is celebrated around the world on 15 September each year.

It was established through a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly in 2007, encouraging governments to strengthen and consolidate democracy.

Marking International Day of Democracy 2026, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres emphasised “the importance of bringing together people from across societies to enrich decision making, foster trust, and build more peaceful, inclusive and resilient societies.”

We think that’s worth celebrating!

Perth Listens was created to support greater participation in democracy.

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We are a community movement building a voice for the electorate of Perth, grounded in kindness, guided by evidence, and accountable to the people of Perth.

13/09/2026

If you live in the Perth federal electorate we'd love you to complete our Community Listening Survey to tell us what is important to you.
https://www.perthlistens.com.au/surveys/community-listening/

08/09/2026

The Centre for Public Integrity’s report, released today, shows the Government used taxpayer-funded grants to buy votes.

If Labor thought it could win your marginal seat at the last election, you ended up with an average of ten times more money under this non-competitive grant program than if it couldn’t win your seat.

The Grants Rules and Principles recommend the use of competitive, merit-based selection processes. But this was a closed, non-competitive, invitation-only grant program. The Government must explain this departure from the rules.

Grants must be delivered on merit and need, with accountability and transparency.

06/09/2026

Our second Meet & Greet yesterday morning was a great chance for people from around the electorate to meet and chat about a range of issues, while the rain held off and the sun even popped out briefly.

A common theme emerging from our many conversations is frustration over the divisiveness in public discourse at the moment and how we can bring kindness back into the discussion.

01/09/2026

Only 3 days until our next Meet & Greet at Peninsula Farm Cafe, Maylands.

Join us from 11am on Saturday for an opportunity to have a chat and tell us about what matters to you in Perth.

No speeches, no agendas, just look for the blue umbrella and come and say hi.

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30/08/2026

We're excited to announce that our website is now live! Find out more about Perth Listens, upcoming events, and sign up to receive updates.

We are a community movement building a voice for the electorate of Perth, grounded in kindness, guided by evidence, and accountable to the people of Perth.

26/08/2026

Find the Blue Umbrella — Maylands

On Saturday 5 September, we’ll be at Peninsula Farm Cafe in Maylands from 11am–12pm.

Sometimes a good conversation begins with something as simple as hello.

Grab a coffee, find the blue umbrella and come and say hi.

No speeches. No agenda. Just an opportunity to meet, have a chat and tell us a little about what matters to you in your community.

Come for five minutes or stay for a while.

Saturday 5 September | 11am–12pm
Peninsula Farm Cafe, Maylands.

Find the Blue Umbrella.

Listen. Linger. Learn. 💙

22/08/2026

Who are Perth Listens?

We believe politics can be done differently.

We're people from across the Perth electorate who believe democracy is stronger when people have the opportunity to listen, learn and think together.

We believe kindness matters. Facts matter. Curiosity matters. And every voice deserves to be heard with respect.

We don't begin with answers. We begin with listening.

Because good conversations can help us understand what matters, see things differently and work out what might come next.

We're Perth Listens.

Listen. Linger. Learn. 💙

We're listening. What do you think Perth should be talking about?

13/08/2026

Finish this sentence…

Perth would be even better if…

One thought. Big or small. 💙

Over to you. 👇