Pirate Congress 2022/Nominations

Adding a Nomination
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Catty McCat
I am a cat!| How dare you question my justification!| I purr.| Maybe, I am a cat.| }}
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= Nominations =

President
Duties: https://pirateparty.org.au/constitution/#part-iii-3.2.1

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Miles Whiticker
I have been National President since 2018, and prior to that was a National Councillor for two years. In that time I have led the party through two Federal Elections, stood as a candidate myself, and contributed to most areas of party operation with a focus on campaigning, outreach, recruitment, strategy and growth. In 2021 I was one of the founding organisers of the Fusion electoral coalition and was on the national campaigns committee during the 2022 Federal Election. I study physics and work professionally in the education sector. In my spare time I study philosophy and politics while working on technology projects as a hobby. I believe we have a duty towards the future of our community and nation, and that my skills and mindset draw me towards a management and leadership role in politics which suit the role of President well. I volunteered for PPAU candidates in Queensland in the 2013 and 2016 Federal Elections, as well as the 2014 Griffith by-election. I ran for Queensland Senator in the 2019 Federal Election, doing much of the campaign management. In 2018 I pioneered a digital outreach strategy which has revitalised and reversed the declining party membership. Since the 2022 election I have reimagined parts of it to better fit within the Fusion ecosystem and a mindset of "year round" campaigning. I have been a Pirate since before the movement came to Australia, and would never feel the same connection to any other political movement.I've never been part of any other political party and became active on the PPAU forums when I was too young to formally join. miles.whiticker@pirateparty.org.au Twitter: @mileswhiticker Discord: @Sorokyne#5428
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Deputy President
Duties: https://pirateparty.org.au/constitution/#part-iii-3.2.2

Secretary
Duties: https://pirateparty.org.au/constitution/#part-iii-3.2.3

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Alex Jago
I am the incumbent Secretary. I like to think that I've gotten through the year without too many unfixable screwups. | I'm running for Secretary because I figure I've now demonstrated that I can do it. If someone more qualified than me would like to be Secretary, I'll happily take the Deputy role. | In 2018-2019 and 2022, I've helped fight two elections (mostly in support of our kickarse Qld candidates), taken on primary responsibility for the party Facebook page, and of course I've done the usual Secretariat meetings and memberships and submissions things. In between it's been more of a keep-the-lights on thing in general, but I've maintained my various existing responsibilities.

I've been a part of all election campaigns in my area since I joined the party in 2014 (Griffith by-election; 2016 & 2019 & 2022 generals).

As I keep saying, our pressing task over the next year remains to grow not just in total members but active, engaged members. Fusion has state elections to fight, and that spurs participation - we're in a good place. I don't pretend to have a magic solution, but I'll support things that seem like they'll help, with both my time and my influence. | Yes. I've never been a member of any party except PPAU + Fusion, and I hope that never changes. I've also helped out various Greens campaigns as an HTV-person, door-knocker and map-drawer. (The first two count as campaigning skills development.) | I'm alexjago#3273 on the party Discord server, My Discourse profile is at https://discuss.pirateparty.org.au/u/alexjago and I'm @alexjago51 on Twitter. | }}

Deputy Secretary
Duties: https://pirateparty.org.au/constitution/#part-iii-3.2.4

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Roger Whatling
I've been part of Pirate Party National Council as Deputy Secretary since 2021. I've been active as part of the leadership group throughout and contribute in organisational development of the party. I have been involved in the coalition processes that resulted in the formation of Fusion, the merger of Pirates along with Science Party, Secular Party, Vote Planet and Climate Justice Party.| I believe in the Pirate Party platform and policies and want to continue to develop the movement now as a part of Fusion. My professional background is in project management which involves planning, coordinating and leading teams of people to accomplish defined goals. I will continue to assist in these areas where appropriate.| I've been an active member within Pirate Party for the last couple of years as a regular contributor on Discord, online and in-person social events as well as serving on the National Council for the last year. I ran as a federal Fusion Party candidate earlier this year for Queensland Senate which was my first involvement in an election and a great learning experience. I currently serve in the Executive Committee of Fusion, where I continue to represent Pirate Party within that larger structure.| I generally agree with the underlying Pirate Party platform and ideals and look forward to contributing to new or updated policies as required over time. I have not been part of any other political party or movement other than Fusion.

I welcome any member to reach out directly if you'd like to discuss my nomination or just have a chat.| }}
 * [mailto:roger.whatling@fusionparty.org.au email me]
 * Discord: @Nemesis#4685

Treasurer
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John August
Again, making my contribution as I am motivated and able | I have previously been in this position for the last term, and am happy to continue. I have stood as an election candidate several times in both the lower and upper house, which involved a solid investment of time and money each time. I have participated as a member of the National Council for several years. I have advocated several PPA positions on my community radio show in Sydney and also at Speakers corner in Sydney | I am passionate about ideas in IP and these brought me to the party. I have also been involved in the Secular Party and Abolish State Governments Party. I have since developed an appreciation for other PPA ideas such as UBI | johnaugust.com.au }} Duties: https://pirateparty.org.au/constitution/#part-iii-3.2.5
 * I was originally in the position to give Mark G a break, and figure I might as well stay here and help the party along |

Deputy Treasurer
Duties: https://pirateparty.org.au/constitution/#part-iii-3.2.6

Councillors (3 positions)
Duties: https://pirateparty.org.au/constitution/#part-iii-3.2.7

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Michael George
I feel I am qualified for the position because I have experience working alongside political groups, and I have a great deal of passion and drive.| I am seeking this position because I wish to be more involved with the Pirate Party and assist more as best I can| I have assisted with multiple live stream events.| Yes.| }} {{Candidate| |
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Adam Woodings
I ran as a Senate candidate in this past election, and it taught me a great deal about the political process. I’ve been active this year within Fusion, nominating myself for the Senate candidacy and am seeking other ways to help the party.| I am looking to both expand my experience and assist strengthening both the Pirates and Fusion. I’d like to see the party in a good position for 2025 – WA state and Federal elections will be back to back, creating a good opportunity if we can build relationships in the community.| I’ve been a member of the Pirate Party since 2019. I have asked if I can help with the Engagement committee in Fusion and have offered to assist with the Victorian campaign (I’ll make a meeting one day!). I’m looking to help where I can.| Yeah, sure, why not.

My personal passion points of Pirate policy primarily pivot around privacy and intellectual property reform, and repealing the prohibition of certain psychoactive products. I was previously an inactive member of the Sex party before they reformed as Reason and focused on Victoria. I was once a very short term informal young Liberal member in Uni because I was offered a free beer. I never got that beer…| Gimmeadrink#4811 - Discord }}

Policy Development Officer
Committee Duties: https://pirateparty.org.au/wiki/Policy_Development_Committee/Terms_of_Reference

Dispute Resolution Committee (2 positions)
Duties: https://pirateparty.org.au/constitution/#part-iii-12 {{Candidate| |

Dr Liam Pomfret
Concerns over possible conflicts of interest with my position on the APF Board, as well as a need to focus on my academic work, have kept me on the relative outside of the party for a number of years now. At the same time however, this has also kept me well apart from any internal disputes and conflicts which may have occurred during that time. I feel this puts me in a good position to act as a member of the Dispute Resolution Committee, with the need to maintain strict impartiality on any issues that may arise.| I believe the Dispute Resolution Committee position is an ideal way for me to still contribute back to the party without interfering with my academic and civil society responsibilities.| I have been with the Pirate Party since early in it's life, before it was formally registered as a party. In the early years of the party (August 2012 - July 2013), I acted as the state coordinator for QLD, organizing regular meetings in Brisbane for a relatively modest sized crew. I also stood as a PPAU candidate for the QLD Senate in the 2013 federal election. I have been a member of the Dispute Resolution Committee since 2018, and am currently part of the Dispute Resolution Committee for FUSION. Outside of the party, I am a marketing consultant and part-time academic. With my research into issues of online consumer privacy, I've aimed towards finding ways to persuade consumers to act more responsibly with regards to sharing their information online; and persuading companies to shift to business models which respect and promote consumer privacy. I am also highly active on Twitter, where I've fostered strong relationships with people in the broader digital rights advocacy and activism community.| I thoroughly believe in the Pirate Party's platform and ideals, though I may sometimes quibble over specific implementations of those. I have never been a member of any other political party (unless you count the membership of the whole party in FUSION). In the activist/advocacy space, I am a current board member of the Australian Privacy Foundation (and chair of its technical committee), a life member of Electronic Frontiers Australia, and a founding member of Digital Rights Watch| }} {{Candidate| |
 * Twitter: @LiamPomfret
 * Linkedin
 * Dr Liam (Archaic#2089) on the PPAU Discord Server
 * Archaic on the PPAU Discussion Board
 * If you have access to academic journal articles through a university library, you can read the 1st paper from my PhD here

Bryn Busai
As a person who wants to help the movement and party to help get the party to work in a more open and non-discriminatory way, I want to help in any way that I can. I am willing to learn to advance my skills to act as an arbitrator and any other role if needed.| I would like to help the movement and party advance its goals and work to make a more collaborative, non-discriminatory, and open movement/party| I have contributed to Policies and discussions. I am willing to help any way that I can. I am the operator of the most of the live streams for 2019 to present including this one!| I agree with all of the policies and ideals of PPAU and of Fusion. I am extremely proud that this movement and party bases its policies on facts. I have been a member of the Dispute Resolution Committee since 2018, and am currently part of the Dispute Resolution Committee for FUSION. | Sorry again for the page being so lacking... }}
 * Handle:Mandrke