This August, voters have the chance to make a real difference in Australian politics. It's an opportunity to return the common sense, reason, negotiation and sense of the "fair go" of the progressive centre to the Australian Senate. The Australian Democrats are ready for the challenge and believe voters are also ready for a change to a workable Senate. Here is our Manifesto (our plans for action) for the 2010 federal election:
If you are a member and want to contribute to the development of our new policies please get involved in the members forum or email policy@democrats.org.au.
All formal policies of the Australian Democrats are formulated in accordance with the principle of participatory democracy. They are finally determined by secret ballot of all members. This is not available to members of any other major political party in Australia.