Ngadjuri Electorate Candidates Presentation - Clare Valley

This forum is organised independently of political parties, to provide residents of the Ngadjuri Electorate (formerly Frome) an opportunity to hear from candidates for the 2026 State Election. The event welcomes participants from across the electorate, families and local media.

Please note: the current venue is limited to 70 people, therefore RSVP is requested so that a larger venue can be arranged if needed.

The event will not be catered for and is primarily an opportunity for the community to hear from candidates, in a fair, brief and efficient format.  

Those with questions to ask candidates are asked to nominate their name to the organiser at the door upon entry, to ensure time is provided.

Presentation & Questions format: 

• Event from 6.30pm – 8.30pm on the evening of Tuesday 3rd March 2026, in the Barbara J Long Room on the southern side of the Clare Town Hall. (please arrive beforehand to avoid disruption and take a seat). 

• Consist of 15-minute speeches from each of our Ngadjuri candidates Penny Pratt (Liberal), Tony Picollo (Labour), David Paton (One Nation) and Cherie Steele (Animal Justice Party). Speeches will therefore run for approximately one hour in total. 

• Follow from speeches with 40 minutes for questions from the audience, based on community issues directed to candidates. Where a question is asked to the general panel, candidates will each be provided an opportunity to respond.

• Time permitting, a final 20 minute period enabling each candidate 5 minutes each to make a closing statement.

This event is being organised by the community as a brief, but positive and worthwhile opportunity to all candidates to present their platforms and vision to the Ngadjuri community. This is an all ages event, and a recording will be made and posted to the Clare Valley Community Facebook group following.