In the May 3, 2025 federal election Pearce voters can choose candidates from the Greens WA, Legalise Cannabis Australia, Australian Christians, Liberal Party WA, Australian Labor Party WA and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation to represent them in Canberra.

The six candidates running for the House of Representatives in the seat of Pearce are Nicholas D’Alonzo from the Greens WA, Ramon Granados Rangel from Legalise Cannabis Australia, Vanessa Montgomery from the Australian Christians, Jan Norberger from the Liberal Party WA, incumbent Pearce MHR Tracey Roberts from the Australian Labor Party WA and John Burton from Pauline Hanson’s One Nation.

According to Mr D’Alonzo’s candidate information he is a scientist with a PhD in nanotech and also a passionate climate activist.

“Like many of the people living in Pearce, I know firsthand the struggles of underemployment, renting and the cost-of-living crisis,’’ he said.

“This election we have a real opportunity to get more Greens into parliament to push the government further and faster on issues that matter to us, like urgent action on the cost of living, housing and climate crises.

“A better future for WA is possible – but we have to make it happen together.’’

According to his Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) checklist the Legalise Cannabis Australia’s candidate Mr Granados Rangel has written to the consulate of Venezuela renouncing his Venezuelan citizenship.

Legalise Cannabis Australia’s party policy available online says cannabis should be treated in a similar way to alcohol and tobacco, re labelling and advertising, but not subject to the ever-increasing levels of tax paid by consumers on the products.

“Street cannabis has maintained its current price levels for decades seeing only slight variations or increases depending on availability and quality,’’ the policy said.

“Higher prices on legal products would see consumers return to the illicit market.’’

According to the Australian Christians website their candidate Vanessa Montgomery is passionate about social justice, freedom of speech, law reform and seeing families strengthened.

“Vanessa has a heart for people and cultures and served on several community trips to Cambodia, Kenya and Mozambique,’’ the website said.

“She also serves her local community through Open Church in Merriwa (and) has experience in hospitality and children’s ministry.’’

Australian Christians pro-life position statements include opposing abortion and “assisted suicide reforms” while promoting the expansion of funding for palliative care services and hospices in metro and regional areas.

Liberal Party WA candidate Jan Norberger said he has served in the Royal Australian Air Force for six years, built a training and recruitment services provider for the mining industry, worked with the Australian Medical Association to establish AMA College as a premium nursing college in the northern suburbs and in 2013 was elected as the Joondalup MLA.

“I’m passionate about making Pearce an even better place to live, work and raise a family,’’ he said.

“I understand our community’s needs – whether it’s investing in local health services, supporting our local sporting and community facilities, or advocating for policies that strengthen our economy and create jobs.”

Incumbent Pearce MHR Tracey Roberts won the seat of Pearce for the Australian Labor Party WA in 2022.

Along with her role as mayor of the City of Wanneroo she has more than 20 years of public service experience.

Her campaign material said her results-driven approach had secured essential funding for the Yanchep line extension and established the Clarkson Urgent Care Clinic.

The campaign material said she understood firsthand the challenges her community faced – from cost-of-living pressures and housing affordability to accessing quality healthcare.

“Under the Albanese Government, Tracey has been part of a team delivering real results: reducing inflation, increasing employment and securing substantial investments for WA,’’ the campaign material said.

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate John Burton of Kinross campaign material said as a small business owner and building inspector, he understands the daily struggles facing “everyday Australians rising costs, red tape and policies that punish hard work”.

“John believes in Australia-first policies supporting lower power bills, affordable housing, reduced immigration and ending stamp duty to give working families a fair go,’’ the campaign material said.

“With a track record of getting involved and standing up for what he believes in, John is stepping up again, this time federally, to fight the growing influence of political correctness and push back against woke ideologies taking over common-sense governance.”

Compared with six candidates for the House of Representatives it’s a different story when it comes to selecting candidates from the Senate with GAP (The Great Australia Party), Australian Christians, Citizens Party, Trumpet of Patriots, Sustainable Australia Party, Australian Democrats, Libertarian, Gerrard Rennick People First, The Greens WA, FUSION, Socialist Alliance, Australian Labor Party, One Nation, Legalise Cannabis Party, Animal Justice Party, Australia’s Voice, Liberal, The National and two ungrouped candidates on the ballot paper.

This article appeared on Yanchep News Online on 14 April 2025.