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WHY VOTE FOR LISA THORNTON?

Lisa Thornton is a passionate, local voice for Churchlands. Having lived, worked, and studied in the electorate for much of her life and as a long-serving City of Stirling Councillor, she understands what matters most to the community.  Her deep-rooted connection to Churchlands means she’s not just listening — she’s living it. 

Lisa lives in Doubleview, attended Churchlands Senior High School, and studied at ECU Churchlands. Lisa has been an active member of local netball and surf clubs and understands the importance of sports facilities and clubs to the community.

Her professional experience spans the resources sector, running a small business, and working as an educator in Science and Workplace Health and Safety.

With a genuine passion for people, free from party politics and vested interests, Lisa is ready to be a champion for Churchlands. She believes in putting the community first, ensuring local voices are heard, and driving positive change where it’s needed most.

If you want a representative who truly understands the heart of Churchlands, Lisa Thornton is ready to stand with you.

(LESS THAN...) THREE WEEKS UNTIL THE WA ELECTION!

THIS WEEK'S COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES WITH LISA (Feb 17-23): 

  • Door-knocking in Glendalough, Innaloo and Doubleview
  • Visiting aged care homes in Woodlands, Wembley and Innaloo
  • Waving corflutes and having a coffee on Friday morning at the Coffee Club Cafe in Floreat Forum
  • A beach walk on Sunday morning on Floreat Beach and Floreat Sunset Beats (McLean Park) on Sunday night

Come along to meet Lisa and join the Churchlands community - Lisa would love to see you!

WAYS TO SUPPORT LISA

  • Help out on WA Election Day (Saturday, 8 March 2025): Link here for Election Day (and Early Polling) Volunteers
  • Host a corflute at your house: Link here to connect with our corflute team
  • Share Lisa's social media: Facebook and Instagram

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Battle for Churchlands: Independent Lisa Thornton Challenges Liberal and Labor Rivals (22 Feb 2025)

February 22, 2025

The electoral contest in Churchlands, Western Australia’s most marginal seat, is intensifying as prominent candidates Basil Zempilas, Lisa Thornton and Christine Tonkin vie for victory. The competition is marked by visible campaign signage from Zempilas, the Liberal candidate and Thornton, the community independent, while...

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Botany Lessons to Help Pollies (31 Jan 2025)

January 31, 2025

Kingsley Dixon has offered lessons in botany for all local political candidates to explain why restoring bushland in Churchlands is vital. “I am offering ‘Botany 101’,” said the prominent botanist. Churchlands independent Lisa Thornton took up the offer this week and was taken on...

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