Defend democracy
Barry Jones says 40 years ago he feared it would require a great crisis to bring a more rational, evidence-based approach to long term problems.
Working together to overcome Covid-19
When we come out on the other side of this pandemic it will show that decisive leadership, the courage to act quickly and strategically is crucial.
Our ABC …
It is now more important than ever to ensure that Australian institutions like the ABC are protected and adequately funded so that they can continue to provide, independent and fact-based news to Australians.
Finally, private hospitals brought in
657 private hospitals will be integrated into our public hospital system adding 34,000 hospital beds and their personal protective and other equipment to the Coviod-19 cause. This is reassuring but it does …
No easy solutions to the drought
Listening again to the words of Paul Murray (Sky News) on his own podcast in January: I just don’t understand why they just don’t pump all that water from the …
Flaws in health system exposed
Much has been said about the poor leadership of the Prime Minister on Covid-19 with confusing messaging and ad hoc and changing decisions but the lack of preparedness for this …
Democracy under threat
Two things have happened in the past two weeks that should be of great concern to all Australians. Craig Hill, National Vice President Australian Democrats @AustDems First, the Prime Minister …
A reflection, interesting reads, & some good news
I just returned from Bunnings, hoping to pick up some lettuce seedlings. All gone. The garden section is full, not of hoarders but of people clearly turning their minds to the …
We love this anti-anti-vaxxer
Found in a subway North Fitzroy, this anti vaxxer-graffiti is getting what it deserves – the facts! Vaccination is a critical factor in the protection of the community from preventable …
Public health is not a political game
by Dr Roger Yazbek, Democrats health campaigner As Australia prepares to face a rising number of COVID-19 cases, the Prime Minister and his party seem more concerned with playing politics …