Your Traffic light Voting Guide to elect five members for the Electorate of Yerrabi is now available. You can print the guide at home and take it to the polling booth to help steer your choices as you fill in the ballot paper. Alternatively you can access our advice on your mobile phone by clicking on the download button below.

The team at Vote Climate One encourages all candidates to support the 3Rs and the Climate Rescue Accord to underpin any decisions in the ACT Assembly relating to action on the climate emergency.

If you have any information which may inform our candidate assessments please use our contact form at the bottom of this page or phone Rob on 0427 580803

Green Light Candidates

Candidates who have committed to supporting the 3Rs and the Climate Rescue Accord are on the top of our list as exceptional Green Light Candidates.

Sneha KC (Independents for Canberra)

Sneha qualifies as an Outstanding Green Light Candidate.

Sneha has been a devoted registered nurse in Canberra for over a decade, witnessing firsthand the struggles and triumphs of her community. Having resided in Yerrabi since 2012 after migrating from Nepal, she has developed a deep connection and commitment to the area and its residents.

Sneha is a strong advocate for domestic violence prevention, mental health crisis intervention, accessible healthcare for all, and improving seniors’ quality of life. She is passionate about addressing community disengagement by fostering dialogue and collaboration, aiming to unite residents of different ages and backgrounds to find solutions together.

Sneha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, is currently studying public policy at the University of Canberra and lives with her husband in Ngunnawal.

Independents for Canberra have endorsed the 3R’s and the Climate Rescue Accord

Vikram Kulkarni (Independents for Canberra)

Vikram qualifies as an Outstanding Green Light Candidate.

Vikram is a proud Crace resident, a dedicated ACT public servant and a former general manager in the private sector who is committed to driving meaningful change and addressing the critical issues facing our community. Experiencing these challenges firsthand has fuelled his passion for tackling social and economic inequalities through public service.

Vikram believes in a new kind of politics—community-led, prioritising grassroots involvement and collective well-being over political divisions. He is committed to challenging the status quo by bringing accountability, transparency, and true representation back to politics. 

As a community-minded independent candidate, Vikram aims to create a prosperous, fair, and inclusive Canberra that empowers our communities. Vikram advocates for socially sensible policies to make housing, education, and healthcare accessible, affordable, and high-quality for all Canberrans, while driving community safety and economic growth.

Vikram stands ready to lead, listen, and act, steering impactful change.

Independents for Canberra have endorsed the 3R’s and the Climate Rescue Accord

David Pollard (independents for Canberra)

David qualifies as an Outstanding Green Light Candidate.

David grew up in Kaleen before moving to Palmerston and finally settling down in Crace with his wife and two children. He works in Yerrabi, volunteers for various local community groups and his children go to school in the area. Yerrabi is such a major part of his life and he is passionate about making it the best it can be – for everyone.

David runs a small business working in software development with duties including project management, contract negotiation and management, operations management, communications, and client relationships. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from the University of Canberra.

David has served as President of the Crace Community Association, President of his school P&C association and Treasurer of the Gungahlin Community Council.

Independents for Canberra have endorsed the 3R’s and the Climate Rescue Accord

Cooper Pike (First Nations Party)

Cooper qualifies as an Outstanding Green Light Candidate.

I am truly proud of my Wiradjuri heritage. My culture is a cornerstone of who I am, shaping my values and guiding my commitment to making a positive impact in our community. As an Aboriginal man, I continue to learn the traditions and wisdom of my ancestors, ensuring that their legacy lives on and our cultural practices are passed on to the next generation.

By running as a Candidate for Yerrabi in the upcoming ACT Election, I aim to bridge gaps, advocate for equitable solutions, and ensure that all voices are heard and valued. My commitment is to serve with empathy, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of a more inclusive and supportive society.

61.3% of Canberran’s supported the Voice Referendum! I want to be a Voice not only for Aboriginal people but for the everyday Aussie family in need of support. I believe in fostering a community where everyone, regardless of background, has access to proper basic health care and improving the housing crisis.

I’m a loving husband and a proud dad to two beautiful daughters, both born on Country. We strive to set an example of integrity and compassion to them, values that I hope to bring to the Legislative Assembly.

I stand to celebrate First Nations Peoples Culture, Story Telling and Language preserved through literacy programs. Everyone deserves the right start to a good education. I was a 15-year-old boy from a small country town when I was accepted for a scholarship to Knox Grammar School in Sydney. This paved a crucial pathway for me and my education. An opportunity I want for my own daughters and all Indigenous kids.

Like you, I’m impacted by the political decisions made in parliament that has significant pressure on our daily lives. I am deeply concerned about the challenges posed by the rising cost of living, escalating housing market, and inadequate cost and wait times for healthcare services. I am committed to addressing these issues effectively and bringing about real improvements. If you are frustrated with the lack of meaningful action from our current leaders, then vote for change, Vote 1 Cooper Pike. I am dedicated to driving real, actionable change.

First Nations Party have endorsed the 3R’s and the Climate Rescue Accord

Andrew Braddock (Greens)

I’m your Greens MLA for Yerrabi and I’m thrilled to be running again to continue to represent our community

On moving to Canberra more than 20 years ago to join the public service I fell in love with the city and its community.

Being an environmental engineer, public servant, and father, I became a passionate community advocate campaigning for government services and infrastructure to support the rapidly expanding population in Yerrabi.

Living in one of the new suburbs in our electorate that swelters in the summer due to a lack of tree cover, I’ve been very motivated to work for more tree planting, green spaces, and shading as well as neighbourhood upgrades to make our suburbs more liveable.

As a renter and a father of two, I personally understand the dire state of the Canberra rental market, and the need for urgent reforms to help renters, which me and my Greens colleagues have worked hard to achieve and will continue doing so in the next Legislative Assembly term.

And as the Greens spokesperson for Anti-Racism and Multiculturalism I’ve worked to ensure that all of our diverse communities in Canberra are welcomed and celebrated. I also introduced a motion in the Assembly to end the ACT Government’s investment in companies that the UN has recognised as complicit in Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian Territories.

I’m proud to stand for re-election as your local Greens MLA for Yerrabi. In 2020 we made history by electing 6 Greens to the Assembly and in that time we have done a lot to make Canberra a fairer city. But there’s still so much more to do and we need to go further and faster to tackle the cost of living and climate crises. Join me and my campaign team to keep Yerrabi Green in 2024.

Alex Gias (Greens)

I’m honored to be one of your Greens candidates for Yerrabi. As an active member of Canberra’s Muslim community with strong ties across our culturally and linguistically diverse electorate, I am deeply committed to fostering awareness, inclusivity, and support for all members of our society.

For over a decade, I’ve worked in primary healthcare as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse. This experience has given me firsthand insight into the transformative impact that accessible healthcare and support services have on individuals and families. It has also underscored the critical need for a well-funded public health system that ensures no one is left behind, regardless of their background.

I have seen how disparities in access to quality, affordable housing and public transport compound the challenges faced by marginalized groups. That’s why I am dedicated to championing the Greens’ plan to build and acquire 10,000 new public homes, develop a 20-minute bus network, and provide free public transport for young people and concession card holders.

As your Greens candidate for Yerrabi, I will leverage my expertise in public health and my deep connections within Canberra’s vibrant multicultural communities to advocate for policies that prioritize equitable access to healthcare and essential services for everyone. Together, we can create meaningful change—but it starts with your vote.

Soelily Consen-Lynch (Greens)

I am excited and proud to have the opportunity to represent our community as one of your Greens candidates for Yerrabi at the upcoming ACT election

I was born in Suriname, spent my next 30 years in the Netherlands, and then like so many others in Yerrabi I migrated to Australia in 2013. Since 2014 I’ve called Bonner my home, alongside my husband and daughter.

I love Yerrabi, and the vibrancy of our diverse neighbourhoods have welcomed me and my family since we arrived. But while a quarter of people in Yerrabi speak a language other than English at home, this diversity is not reflected in the Legislative Assembly. There is strength in diversity, in respect, inclusion and a sense of belonging for all. I believe that people who feel heard and represented provide bigger, more positive contributions to our society, and that’s why I’m standing to become your Greens MLA for Yerrabi.

After studying Law at Utrecht University, I began my career as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer with the Royal Dutch Army before entering the union movement. As a legal advisor and counsel with the Dutch Building and Construction Union, I stood up for workers, holding companies accountable during the GFC. Since my move to Australia I’ve continued those efforts, working as a Field Organiser with the CPSU and now an Assistant Director with Canberra Health Services.

In 2020 the ACT Greens made history and elected 6 Greens to the Assembly, and in the last 4 years we’ve shown that pressure works. But there’s so much more to do. Gunghalin is one of Australia’s fastest growing areas but our community lacks the infrastructure we deserve. Join me this year, together we can make history, and provide real positive change for Yerrabi.