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.
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.
The Australian Democrats support a non-discriminatory immigration program that gives priority to refugees and family reunion applicants. We believe everyone has a moral responsibility, and the Government as our representative, also have a duty under international law, to provide haven for refugees ... Read more.
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.
