Masterclass | Preferences | April 2023
Event description
Join this online program to INSPIRE + EQUIP more women to run for public office in Australia
Cost: $45 + GST
The Women for Election online Masterclass Series is a highly practical non-partisan program that provides women with knowledge on key topics relating to how to campaign at all levels of government. These events provide a detailed look from industry or topic experts to assist you in building your confidence and understanding.
This session will run for 90 minutes from 6:30pm AEDT. You will need: a computer, access to reliable wifi, a headset and a ‘get elected’ attitude.
Secure your spot now… limited to only 50 people.
Please note your zoom link will be sent 2 hours before the event and that this event will not be recorded.
About this Masterclass: Preferences
Maybe you’re running for election, or helping someone else run..... or maybe you just have an interest in understanding more about how preferences work in Australia. Either way, this is the Masterclass for you!
Over 90% of politicians in Australia are elected based on the allocation of preferences during elections. How to strategically use preferences in your campaign is important and critical to understand. Did you know that preference systems change from state to state and between tiers of government?
Come and learn about the magic power of preferences, what they are and how to use them effectively in your campaign.
Meet our speaker:
Darrin Barnett
Darrin Barnett is the Former Press Secretary to Julia Gillard and a veteran of the Canberra Press Gallery. He has worked on several key Labor election campaigns at state and federal level and in recent times assisted Independent candidates in achieving significant victories in Wentworth and Warringah.
He is a long-term lobbyist focusing with extensive contacts across politics and media and has broad experience as a media spokesperson and commentator across television, radio, print and online.