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. Fresh …
One final act of bastardry
Showing just how much the Coalition despises the public sector, $3.3 billion is to be cut from the Australian Public Service. That means about 5,000 people will go and their …
Accountability
Australia needs a National Integrity Commission, but we also need an integrated and properly funded integrity system of agencies that can adequately perform their vital roles – preventing corruption, ensuring …
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 …
Donation-led gas/coal/oil recovery
The AEC released its report on political donations made in 2020-2021 and yes, $1.15 million was paid to political parties by fossil fuel donors. In 2019-2020 it was $1.3 million …
Wasting $40 billion on tanks
Australia should buy long-range anti-ship missiles instead of more tanks. Tanks are a bad way to defend Australia.
What a week!
Disgusting accusations, growling, shouting, standover tactics by the PM re floor-crossing, dogged insistence on keeping ‘national cabinet’ minutes and alleged rape response secret, guest workers exploitation revealed. Truly, this all happened. …
Dark money – a radical plan to stop ‘governments for rent’
Former Liberal Party Treasurer, Michael Yabsley, is proposing caps of $200 in political donations, caps on expenditure and removal of all public funding of elections, forcing parties to ‘regrow their …
Webinar with foremost advocate for an integrity commission: Stephen Charles
Please join our conversation with The Hon Stephen Charles AO, QC, former Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal, on prevention of corruption in public service. Talking with AD President, …
