ELECTION '07: THE ISSUES

ELECTION '07 Latest News Our Election Platform The Issues Our Candidates How-to-vote Democrats Get involved Words of Support THE ISSUES Climate Change, Land & Water Our Health System Senate & Accountable Governance Workplace Relations - building a modern economy Helping Rural Australians Respecting Indigenous Australians Become a supporter and be notified as more issues are avaliable RELATED LINKS Senate Watch Our Record in the Senate YouTube YADs: the Young Australian Democrats

Climate change threatens to destroy civilisation as we know it and we cannot wait another 15 or 20 years to act more >> Watch the YouTube See the policy Australia’s health care system is riddled with inefficiencies, duplication, cost shifting and buck passing between the governments and more >> See our 25 Steps See the policy   The role of the Senate as a brake on the excesses of government is not working under the Howard more >> Watch the GetUp! YouTube Ad See the policy With Labor representing the interests of unions, the Coalition the interests of big business, we play a crucial more >> See the policy   The Young Australian Democrats say, if you are young, you have 10 good reasons to vote Democrats this election more >> Visit the YADs website Beat the Bastards competition We believe that all political parties must commit to making it a top priority to assist and support Indigenous more >> Watch the YouTube See the policy   All Australians should be entitled to the same levels of health, education, communications, transport, aged more >> Our plan to help rural Australians   Coverage of more issues are on their way - become a supporter and we will let you know when they are available. The Democrats are different. We are the only party with fairness and justice as foundation principles, and the only party not bankrolled by powerful behind-the-scenes elites. We just fight for what is right. We are proud of our watchdog role in the Senate and keep the blowtorch on Governments with too much power. We fight for our precious environment, for a land uncontaminated by nuclear reactors, for more urgent action on climate change and our precious water resources. We demand more affordable health and education and childcare. The time for paid maternity leave is now. We want an end to exploitative workplace laws while paving the way for business and workers to prosper together in a modern economic system. We stand against those wanting to exploit and marginalise Australia’s proud indigenous peoples. We do not tolerate the continued silencing of the voices of women. We accept nothing less than equal financial rights for same sex couples. We stand against discrimination and bigotry and racism. Whoever or wherever you are, our vision is to improve the lives of all Australians – not just a chosen few. This election BRING BACK BALANCE.