Why join as a member of the Australian Democrats? Because...

There is a pressing need for a strong party of the progressive centre:

There are good ideas on all sides of politics, but the right answer is usually in the centre - where most Australians are. Despite the rhetoric from all sides, only the Australian Democrats serve all Australians through sensible policies and a practical, progressive approach to solving the issues. As a member you can help make our party strong and directly influence how we move forward.

As a member, you are the party:

No party in the country seeks as much input from members as the Australian Democrats. If you have something to say, you'll get heard. It is a quality that we were founded on and it is what will drive our resurgence in times to come.

We need a better alternative:

It is not enough to take a stand - we need to actually change the outcome. Become a member to help our party grow, come up with better ideas, and put forward an inspired alternative vision for Australia.

The world is not black and white:

We strive to represent all Australians. Not just left or right, not just business or workers. We don’t put the interests of any group ahead of the interests of any other group; we weigh all interests and have compassion for all who need it equally. As a member, you can help develop policies that appreciate all the colours in our world - solutions that work for all Australians.

Progressive, balanced, common sense:

Moving our nation forward requires a progressive, balanced, common sense approach. The Australian Democrats approach is to learn from what we have done in the past, take a balanced view of the situation, then apply common sense to work out what will work best for the future. If you like that approach, then we want you as a member of the Australian Democrats.

We have more work to do:

Over 30 years ago, Don Chipp and others started this party with the intent of "Keeping the Bastards Honest". But keeping them honest isn’t just about keeping them accountable. By challenging the major parties with insightful and inspired policy, created by members like you, we can keep the entire system focused on serving the Australian people.

It’s fun!:

Joining any group has a social aspect to it, and through joining the party you can meet new people that think like you and also believe Australia can do better. Have fun and change the nation - join the Australian Democrats today.

To join the Australian Democrats today simply complete this online form.