Policies of the Australian Democrats.
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Member Balloted Policies
All official policies of the Australian Democrats are formulated by a process of participatory democracy. Each policy is finally determined by a secret ballot of all members. Read our Member Balloted Policies.
Our Latest Action Plans
Read our latest Action Plans (Federal Election 2010)
Ongoing Policy Development
If you are a member please contribute to our ongoing policy development process. To get involved email policy@democrats.org.au.
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 Refugees
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.
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!
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.
The Poor Will Be With Us Always? - 10/05/12
Still The Lucky Country? - 11/04/12
Australian Capital Territory: Sad Day For Canberra Football, Say Democrats - 04/04/12
New National And Rational Debate On Drug Laws? Count The Democrats In! - 03/04/12
Western Australia: Foetal Homicide Laws The Real Danger To Wa Women - 02/03/12
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