2025 Federal Election Candidate Pledge
The 2025 Federal Election is upon us and gender equality must continue to be a key priority for all parliamentarians. AGEC has set its key priorities based on our gender equality manifesto and is asking all candidates in the Election to signify their commitment to real action on gender equality by taking the AGEC Election Pledge for Gender Equality to address our key priorities and actions.
2025 Election Candidate Pledge
- Safety and Respect
- Economic Security
- Workforce Participation
- Education and Cultural Change
- Health and Wellbeing
Read the full Pledge here : AGEC 2025 Election Candidate Pledge
By taking the Pledge candidates signify their commitment to gender equality and to the Key Priorities set by AGEC in the Federal Election and for our future government.
Read Instructions on how to take the Pledge here : Election Candidate Pledge Instructions
Who has taken the AGEC Election Pledge?
Labor*
Naomi Oakley Federal Candidate for Casey (VIC)
*While Labor Candidates have not generally taken the Pledge the ALP has provided a letter in response outlining their past and future commitments to women and gender equality that align with many elements of the AGEC Pledge. Read More.
Greens
Senator Larissa Waters Senate Candidate for Queensland
Senator Sarah Hanson-Young Senate Candidate for South Australia
Senator Nick McKim for Senate Candidate for Tasmania
Senator Jordon Steele-John Senate Candidate for Western Australia
Alana Galli-McRostie Federal Candidate for Goldstein (VIC)
Amy Mills Federal Candidate for Deakin (VIC)
Andrew McLean Federal Candidate for Hinkler (QLD)
Andrew Stimson Federal Candidate for Fadden (QLD)
Avery Howard Federal Candidate for Fowler NSW)
Ben Hammond Federal Candidate for McMahon (NSW)
Bonnie Harvey Federal Candidate for Warringah (NSW)
Brandan Holt Federal Candidate for Oxley (QLD)
Brendan Sturcke Federal Candidate for Durack (WA)
Carole Stanford Federal Candidate for Kennedy (QLD)
Charlotte McCabe Federal Candidate for Newcastle (NSW)
Donald Clarke Senate Candidate for Western Australia
Emilie Flynn Federal Candidate for Corio (VIC)
Eric Hayward Federal Candidate for Tangney (WA)
Giz Watson Federal Candidate for O’Connor (WA)
Harjit Singh Federal Candidate for Bradfield (NSW)
Heather Lonsdale Senate Candidate for Western Australia
Huong Truong Federal Candidate for Fraser (VIC)
Isabel Mudford Federal Candidate for Canberra (ACT)
Jackie Carter Federal Candidate for Kooyong (VIC)
Janet Castle Federal Candidate for Werriwa (NSW)
Janet Shelley Federal Candidate for Clark (TAS)
Joanna Wells Federal Candidate for Boothby (SA)
Jocelyn Brewer Federal Candidate for Watson (NSW)
Jody Freeman Federal Candidate for Brand (WA)
John Barnes Federal Candidate for Ballarat (VIC)
John Photakis Federal Candidate for Kingston (SA)
Jordan Cahill Federal Candidate for Canning (WA)
Jy Sandford Federal Candidate for Jagajaga (VIC)
Katie McCusker Federal Candidate for Sturt (SA)
Keiron Brown Federal Candidate for Kingsford Smith (NSW)
Liz Tilly Federal Candidate for Parramatta (NSW)
Loki Sangarya Federal Candidate for Scullin (VIC)
Louise Stokes Federal Candidate for Hunter (NSW)
Luke Skinner Federal Candidate for Spence (SA)
Mandy Nolan Federal Candidate for Richmond (NSW)
Martin Barry Federal Candidate for Hotham (VIC)
Matthew Kirwan Federal Candidate for Isaacs (VIC)
Matthew Wright Federal Candidate for Hindmarsh (SA)
Max Chandler-Mather MP Federal Candidate for Griffith (QLD)
Nikil Paul Federal Candidate for Petrie (QLD)
Nick Ward Federal Candidate for Wentworth (NSW)
Omar Sakr Federal Candidate for Blaxland (NSW)
Paul Toner Federal Candidate for Blair (QLD)
Phillip Musumeci Federal Candidate for Leichhardt (QLD)
Ponraj Krishna Pandi Federal Candidate for Gellibrand (VIC)
Renay Wells Federal Candidate for Fisher (QLD)
Samantha Ratnam Federal Candidate for Wills (VIC)
Samuel Moore Federal Candidate for Makin (SA)
Sarah Newman Federal Candidate for Hawke (VIC)
Scott McCarthy Federal Candidate for Moore (WA)
Simone Collins Senate Candidate for Western Australia
Sonya Semmens Federal Candidate for Macnamara (VIC)
Stephen Bates Federal Candidate for Brisbane (QLD)
Sue Etheridge Federal Candidate for Fairfax (QLD)
Tamica Matson Federal Candidate for Hasluck (WA)
Tara Burnett Federal Candidate for Cooper (VIC)
Tim Randall Federal Candidate for Chisholm (VIC)
Tom Ferrier Federal Candidate for Lyne (NSW)
Vanessa Bleyer Senate Candidate for Victoria
Verity Ives Senate Candidate for Western Australia
Vinnie Batten Federal Candidate for Dickson (QLD)
Independents
Andrew Wilkie MP Federal Candidate for Clark (TAS)
Brendan Blomeley Federal Candidate for Franklin (TAS)
Claire Ferres Miles Federal Candidate for Casey (VIC)
Erchana Murray-Bartlett Federal Candidate for McPherson (QLD)
Jenny Rolfe Federal Candidate for Riverina (NSW)
Monique Ryan MP Federal Candidate for Kooyong (VIC)
Peter George Federal Candidate for Franklin (TAS)
Scott Roberts Senate Candidate for Queensland
Dr Verity Cooper Federal Candidate for Sturt (SA)
Zali Steggall OAM MP Federal Candidate for Warringah (NSW)
Australian Democrats
Elana Mitchell Senate Candidate for Western Australia
Heath McKenzie Senate Candidate for Victoria
Luke Pullar Federal Candidate for Dickson (QLD)
Phillip Pearce Federal Candidate for Banks (NSW)
Simon Simson Senate Candidate for Western Australia
Fusion Party
Adrien Aloe Federal Candidate for Hindmarsh (SA)
Brendan Michael Clarke Federal Candidate for Berowra (NSW)
Chris Simpson Senate Candidate for Queensland
Drew Wolfendale Senate Candidate for South Australia
Edward Palmer Federal Candidate for Macarthur (NSW)
Erin McGrath Federal Candidate for McEwen (VIC)
Geoffrey Marlow Federal Candidate for Cowper (NSW)
Helen Huang Federal Candidate for Melbourne (VIC)
Imelda Adamson Agars Senate Candidate for South Australia
Kammy Cordner Hunt Senate Candidate for Victoria
Miles Whiticker Senate Candidate for New South Wales
Rachael Blackwood Federal Candidate for Brisbane (QLD)
Simon (Simcha) Gnieslaw Senate Candidate for Victoria
Tamara Alderdice Senate Candidate for Western Australia
Tian Carrie-Wilson Senate Candidate for Western Australia
Socialist Alliance
Alex Bainbridge Federal Candidate for Rankin (QLD)
Andrew Chuter Senate Candidate for New South Wales
Jade “Nova” Sobieralski Senate Candidate for Western Australia
Jonathan Strauss Senate Candidate for Queensland
Peter Boyle Senate Candidate for New South Wales
Riley Breen Senate Candidate for Western Australia
Legalise Cannabis Australia
Daniel Dryden Federal Candidate for Paterson (NSW)
Devon Starbuck Federal Candidate for Hawke (VIC)
Fiona Patten Senate Candidate for Victoria
Harley Mackenzie Federal Candidate for Corangamite (VIC)
Keys Manley Federal Candidate for Lyne (NSW)
Megan Mathew Federal Candidate for Cowper (NSW)
Nicholas Daniels Federal Candidate for Leichhardt (QLD)
Philip Arnatt Federal Candidate for O’Connor (WA)
Ramon Granados Federal Candidate for Pearce (WA)
Vivian McMahon Federal Candidate for Richmond (NSW)
Xavier Menta Federal Candidate for Gorton (VIC)
Citizens Party
Associate Professor Andy Schmulow Federal Candidate for Wentworth (NSW)
Caroline Larner Federal Candidate for Bass (TAS)
Indigenous Aboriginal Party of Australia
Jason Hunter Federal Candidate for Durack (WA)
Heart
Elise Searson Prakaash Senate Candidate for ACT
Here is some example wording for your socials…..
As your candidate for the seat of [insert electorate] in the upcoming Federal Election, I have taken the AGEC Candidate Pledge to demonstrate my commitment to a Gender Equal Australia, by addressing the systemic causes of gender inequality as well as the symptoms. I pledge to advocate for those initiatives with priority focus on the specific outcomes and actions outlined here:
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Key Priorities for the 2025 Federal Election
With the announcement of its key priorities for the 2025 Federal Election, AGEC is demanding women remain a priority for the future Government.
“In the 2025 Federal Election, the Australian Gender Equality Council calls upon all parties to commit to priority actions to address women’s safety and respect at work, at home, and in the community, and to commit to addressing the root causes of violence; women’s inequality, and the attitudes and behaviours which fuel disrespect and violence.”
Coral Ross AM, Chair Australian Gender Equality Council.
Find out more about our Key Priorities by clicking on the image or go to our dedicated Federal Election webpage.
Authorised by C. Ross, Australian Gender Equality Council, 79 President Circuit Karalee Qld 4306.
AGEC is an independent, non-government, not-for-profit organisation, not affiliated with any political parties or candidates.