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 …
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 …
A voice for refugees at Jobs and Skills Summit?
The Summit brought together unions, employers, civil society and governments but where was the voice for refugees so they are part of the solution? Apprenticeships including adult apprenticeships and traineeships …
The environment is deteriorating – SOE
The State of the Environment Report released this month is shocking. Because of climate change, habitat degradation and loss, unsustainable development and resource extraction, invasive species, and pollution, the environment …
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 …
Burning super to force up home prices
Today’s announcement that first home buyers could use up to $50,000 of their Superannuation to buy a house has immediately added $50,000 to the price of a house.
Nuclear submarine madness
Today’s Age Article by Peter Hartcher confirms that the LNP and ALP want the nuclear submarines so that Australia (Zero nuclear weapons) can directly threaten China (350+ nuclear weapons). This …
