Our Local Community | |
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| Abbreviation | OLC |
| Leader | Paul Garrard |
| Founder | Paul Garrard |
| Founded | November 2013 |
| Registered | c. 2017 |
| Preceded by | Woodville Independents |
| Headquarters | 42 O'Neill Street Granville, New South Wales |
| Membership (2024) | 450[1] |
| Ideology | Conservatism Localism Right-wing populism |
| Political position | Centre-right to right-wing[1] |
| Colours | Teal and orange |
| Slogan | Caring. Consulting. Understanding. |
| Parramatta City Council | 4 / 15
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| Cumberland City Council | 3 / 15
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| Canada Bay City Council | 2 / 9
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Our Local Community (OLC) is an Australian political party that competes in local elections in New South Wales. The party was formed in 2013 by former Parramatta mayor Paul Garrard, and is currently registered with the New South Wales Electoral Commission (NSWEC).[2][3]
Unlike many other local government political parties in Australia, OLC competes in and has members on several different councils.[1]
As of July 2024, there are four OLC councillors on Parramatta City Council, three on Cumberland City Council and two on Canada Bay City Council.[1]
- ^ a b c d Catie McLeod; Tamsin Rose (17 May 2024). "Three Sydney councillors who voted for a same-sex book ban were from one party. What's behind it?". Guardian Australia. Archived from the original on 30 May 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Cr Paul Garrard forms new community party to contest Parramatta Council election". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Local government register of political parties". New South Wales Electoral Commission. Archived from the original on 9 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.