Getting Ready for Peak Oil

A society where the average family can no longer afford to run a car except on special occasions? An economy where we queue to purchase some of the goods we currently buy without restriction? With the consequences of 'peak oil' - and no government plans for a response - such scenarios could be a mere ten years away... Read more.
Towards a Sustainable Population

We can meet our international obligations and move towards achieving environmentally sustainable population levels by substantially reducing the numbers entering Australia through our business migration scheme and doubling the numbers in our humanitarian intake ... Read more.
Compassion for Asylum Seekers

We support a non-discriminatory immigration program that gives priority to refugees and family reunion applicants. We oppose mandatory detention and all legislation to repel asylum seekers on the high seas. Australia has a moral responsibility and a duty under international law, to provide haven for refugees and not send people ... Read more.

Facing Up To Bullying

The Australian Democrats are committed to ensuring fairness, equality and tolerance in our society and so the insidious rise of bullying must come under the microscope. Former Australian Democrats Parliamentary Leader, Lyn Allison, negotiated a National Safe Schools Framework which can in part address the issue ... Read more.
Aboriginal Equality - Now

The Howard Government's NT Intervention, expanded by Labor, has been a predictable failure. Child malnutrition rates are up, as are alcohol, substance abuse and drug related incidents. Domestic violence, assault reportage and convictions and reports of child abuse, attempted suicide and self harm have all increased. Read our action plan.
Youth Poll
is Back!

This year marks the return of an Australian Democrats tradition. For 16 years, the Australian Democrats produced Youth Poll to give young people a say on a variety of issues including education, health and employment ... Continue to Youth Poll

Australia deserves better

The issues confronting Australia and the world are more demanding than ever. These pressures risk eroding our hard won freedoms and rights. That’s why we need a genuinely independent political force at all levels of government advocating for solutions based on compassion, justice and equality.

The Australian Democrats stand up for the rights of all Australians. We strive to eradicate discrimination, bigotry and exploitation, and to end once and for all the marginalisation of Indigenous Australians, asylum seekers and other minority groups. We strive to ensure protection and care for the environment.

There is an urgent need for a moderate, common-sense voice speaking up for policies and laws grounded in the universal principles of justice, fairness and equality. We have a proud 30 year record of doing just that. It's time to bring back the Democrats.

Events

Entertainment Book. Save up to 50% and help us raise funds.

The Entertainment Book is a local restaurant and activity guide providing hundreds of 25% to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers from fine restaurants, cafes, attractions, activities and accommodation ... Read more.

Youth Poll is Back!

The Australian Democrats have re-launched our national Youth Poll, after an absence of over three years because we know the wide range of attitudes of young people matter ... Read more.