Statement on Gaza
As a party committed to human rights and international law, we strongly condemn the war crimes being committed against thousands of civilians in Israel and Palestine. It is unlawful to …
Phase out coal, cut oil and gas
Australia and other major producers are together set to increase the size of the fossil fuel industry to about twice what would be consistent with their pledge to try to …
Stage 3 tax cuts a bad deal
The AusDems attended The Australia Institute’s Revenue Summit at Parliament House in Canberra on 27 Oct 2023 where Labor, Greens and independent MPs discussed ways to support government revenue. Analysis presented …
Voice referendum doubt based on lies
It is appalling to see support for the Voice in doubt because of the absurd and untruthful claims being made by the Opposition. The Prime Minister has been ineffective in …
Release Assange
We welcome the efforts of MPs across the political spectrum setting off to persuade the Biden administration to drop the pointless pursuit of Julian Assange. It is a disgrace that …
Contesting Fadden
Chris Simpson is standing for the seat of Fadden for the Australian Democrats, motivated by the urgent need to restore accountability, listen to local voices and demand evidence-based policy. He is …
Contesting Fadden!
Chris Simpson is standing for the seat of Fadden for the Australian Democrats, motivated by the urgent need to restore accountability, listen to local voices and demand evidence-based policy. Fresh …
Budget 2023-4
See here for the full interview and our very clear message to the Government on the budget.
The Voice – our position
The Australian Democrats support The Voice and will promote adoption of the proposed amendment to the Constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to establish a new …
PM intervention at odds with the Voice
With the national focus right now on constitutional recognition of First Nations peoples and the long-awaited Voice to the Parliament, it is shocking that federal and state governments still imagine …