Let’s have truth in political advertising
We are now in an era of post-truth, an age of disinformation. Political advertising campaigns should be presented in an objective, fair and accessible manner and justified as relevant and …
We are now in an era of post-truth, an age of disinformation. Political advertising campaigns should be presented in an objective, fair and accessible manner and justified as relevant and …
Without spending caps, our election debates are dominated by those with the biggest bank balance, not those with the best ideas. Alice Drury, Human Rights Law Centre There can be …
“Australia is now 39th in Reporters Sans Frontiers’ World Press Freedom Index, a staggering decline of 20 places since 2018. This reflects a fact acknowledged by both the Morrison and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Australia should buy long-range anti-ship missiles instead of more tanks. Tanks are a bad way to defend Australia.