Red-ragging China on Anzac Day
It is reckless and damaging to Australia’s reputation and interests internationally for the Government to be again ramping up the rhetoric of war. Elana Mitchell, Democrats spokesperson for Foreign Affairs …
Elana Mitchell – no. 1. Senate candidate for WA
Tell us about yourself I am an IT business and systems analyst, and have worked for some of Australia’s largest companies, helping them deliver value to their customers and stakeholders. …
Russian diplomats should be expelled
The appalling crimes against humanity by Russia in Ukraine call for every available sanction Australia can muster. Elana Mitchell, Democrats Foreign Affairs spokesperson. It beggars belief that the Foreign Minister, …
Democrats – registered and ready to go
The Australian Electoral Commission advised this morning that our latest audit showed we do indeed have the required 1,500 members! In fact, our member numbers have grown to well more …
A sorry, inconclusive business
If nothing else the accusations of rape against Christian Porter have demonstrated how disastrous it is for the parties involved. There can be no criminal conviction or acquittal in this …
Parliament is built on male privilege. That must change
It’s a great privilege to be elected to Parliament and to create laws that shape society and guide workplaces across Australia. However, some male parliamentarians see it differently. For them …
Big economic opportunity, if only
Climate change is the biggest threat to Australia’s economy but it’s also the biggest economic opportunity in the country’s history. With boundless plains and world-leading sun and wind resources, our …
Trickle down to zero
While the Treasurer channels his supply-side heroes Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher in responding to the pandemic, new evidence based on the 40 years of developed world experimentation with trickle-down …
Coal and gas workers left high and dry by government
The future of Australia’s coal and gas sector is in serious doubt within the next 5 years and coal and gas worker jobs are collateral damage, thanks to the Australian …
Economic solutions part 1 – laying the groundwork
The tax cuts for mid to high-income earners passed this month, demonstrating that the Federal Government either doesn’t understand how the economy works, or it is playing the Australian people …