The Listening Report

Community Listening Report

What Matters to the People of Cook?

Since 2024, Voices of Cook has been having respectful, open conversations with locals across our electorate to understand what you value, what concerns you, and what you want to see from our political representatives.

The Community Listening Report synthesises the key themes, values, and priorities shared by residents throughout these community listening sessions and surveys.

What You’ll Find in the Report

• Our Community Snapshot: Insights into the unique lifestyle, demographics, and shared values that make Cook special.

• Top Priorities: Where residents stand on local and federal issues—including the cost of living, housing affordability, climate action, integrity in politics, health and aged care, and education.

• A New Vision for Representation: What the community expects from their elected representative, including independence, transparency, and ongoing local engagement.

Whether you have lived in Cook your entire life or recently moved here, this report reflects our shared hope for a strong, accountable, and community-focused future.

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This report is not intended to prescribe solutions or speak for every resident. Rather, it captures the themes, concerns and aspirations that emerged through conversations across the community. It represents an invitation to continue listening, engaging and working together to build a future that reflects the shared values of the people of Cook.