Candidate Application
Application to be a candidate for the Animal Justice Party in the 2022 Victorian State Election.
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Email *
Full Name as registered with the Victorian Electoral Commission. Confirm here >> https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment/check-my-details *
First and last name
Do you go by a preferred name? If yes, please provide it.
Phone Number *
Residential Address as listed with the Victorian Electoral Commission. Confirm here >> https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment/check-my-details *
If you live at a different address to your enrolled address, please provide it and explain the reason for the discrepancy e.g. silent voter / safety reasons.
Which seat are you interested in standing in? e.g. a Lower House Seat (Legislative Assembly) or for the Upper House (Legislative Council). *
Due to Party political strategy, you may be asked to run in a seat other than your initial preference. Do you agree to this? *
Are you applying to be endorsed as an 'active' election candidate, or a 'paper' candidate? *
An active election candidate must undertake full training on marketing and AJP policies. Active election candidates are permitted to attend candidate forums to represent the AJP, and manage their own official AJP social media accounts, among other campaign activities. A paper candidate lends their name and photo to the AJP for the ballot, but is not authorised to represent the AJP at candidate forums, manage a candidate social media page or pages, or answer questions sent to them from NGOs or advocacy groups etc. All queries directed to paper candidates will go instead to the election management team in your state or territory to be handled centrally. The advantages to the AJP in having paper candidates include: increasing our upper house vote; adding to our political capital; increasing our brand awareness and more. However please note that fully trained active candidates will nearly always be preferred over applications from individuals wishing to be a paper candidate.
I have read the VEC's qualification checklist and confirm that I am eligible to nominate as a candidate.  Checklist here >> https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/candidates-and-parties/become-a-state-election-candidate *
Examples of ineligibility include: a person who is not currently enrolled; is an undischarged bankrupt; have been convicted or found guilty of an offence punishable by five years’ jail or more, under Victorian or any Commonwealth nation’s law.  Please note that Victorian or Austrlalian Public Service employees may nominate as a candidate, however must resign if they are elected.
Current occupation and place of employment *
Are you a current financial member of the Animal Justice Party? *
Are you committed to the Party's charter and constitution? *
AJP has a clearly articulated charter (see website https://vic.animaljusticeparty.org/about) which outlines its vision for animal practices, welfare and conditions. All candidates must state their commitment to the constitution to be successfully considered as a candidate.
Are you committed to veganism? *
Candidates must be vegan and must commit to veganism for the duration of the election campaign. This commitment commences from the time the candidate is officially endorsed, until after the ballot is counted and results declared. If elected, representatives must be vegan for the duration of their term in office.
Ability to donate or fundraise for Electoral Commission candidate registration fees. *
Candidates are required to pay a fee equal to what the Party pays to the Electoral Commission in order to run in this election (unless selected to run for the Upper House, in which case the Party pays the fee). Candidates who win over 4% of total primary votes in the seat they run in can have their registration fee returned, or the fee can remain as a tax-deductible donation to the Party. Candidate fees for the Victorian State Election are approximately $300.
I understand all requirements and certify that I fulfil the candidacy requirements of the AJP and the Victorian Electoral Commission. *
Why would you be a good candidate for the Animal Justice Party? *
How would you apply your skills, qualifications and experience? *
Are you a director or Public Officer of any company or incorporated association? *
If yes to the above, please explain.
Do you have any membership, affiliation or other interest in any business, association or organisation which may impact adversely on your role as an Animal Justice Party candidate, or as a member of Parliament, that would be capable of causing you or the Animal Justice Party embarrassment should it become public? *
If yes to the above, please provide supporting statements.
Have you ever had a trustee in bankruptcy appointed in respect of your assets? *
If yes to the above, please provide supporting statements.
In the past 10 years, have you been a member of any other political party or political organisation? *
If yes to the above, please provide supporting statements.
Have you ever been found guilty of an offence by any court or pleaded guilty to any offence in court proceedings? *
If yes to the above, please provide supporting statements.
Have you ever paid an expiation fee for anything other than driving or parking offences? *
If yes to the above, please provide supporting statements.
Have you ever had your driver’s licence cancelled or suspended? *
If yes to the above, please provide supporting statements.
Have you ever had a final intervention order (or apprehended violence order) made against you? *
If yes to the above, please provide supporting statements.
Have you ever been the subject of any inquiry, investigation, charge or disciplinary proceedings which, if made public, would be capable of causing you or the Animal Justice Party embarrassment? *
If yes to the above, please provide supporting statements.
Have you ever made any verbal or written statements on the public record that are significantly inconsistent with Animal Justice Party policies or principles that might give rise to adverse publicity for the Animal Justice Party during an election campaign? *
If yes to the above, please provide supporting statements.
Have you ever made any verbal or written statements on the public record other than any mentioned above that would, should they become public, cause embarrassment to your candidacy or the Animal Justice Party? *
If yes to the above, please provide supporting statements.
The AJP reserves the right to investigate prospective candidates' social media accounts to ensure consistency with our values. Please acknowledge that your digital history may be investigated during the due diligence process once your application is submitted. *
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Have you ever been subject to treatment or detention orders under mental health legislation in any Australian State or Territory? *
If yes to the above, please provide supporting statements.
Are there any aspects of your current physical or mental health that could impact your ability to be an Animal Justice Party candidate or a Member of Parliament? *
All employers are required to make ‘reasonable’ adjustments for a person with disability, which includes: physical, psychological or neurological disease or disorder illness, whether temporary or permanent injury, including work-related injuries. The Animal Justice Party seeks to learn more about our candidates so that as a Party we can, where possible, assist those with physical or mental health disabilities in their candidacy or election. However, you have no legal obligation to tell us about your disability. An alternative to answering this question here is to discuss the support you may need directly with the campaign team in your state, or to contact the National Secretary secretary@animaljusticeparty.org.
If yes to the above, please provide supporting statements.
References
Please provide three personal/character references.
Ideally, at least one from within the AJP but this is not essential.
Referee #1 - Name and Phone Number
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Referee #2 - Name and Phone Number *
Referee #3 - Name and Phone Number *
I understand and accept the terms and conditions of this agreement. *
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I do solemnly and sincerely declare that the information given by me in this Candidate Application Form is true to the best of my knowledge. *
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