Transparency & Accountability
Openness, accountability, truth and the public’s right to know are essential protections…
Since the Australian Democrats stopped holding the balance of power in the Parliament, lies and misinformation have become the norm, spending by private interests on election campaigns has increased, peaceful protest is being criminalised, and journalists and whistleblowers are being charged for exposing government wrongdoing.
We must get back into government to keep the bastards honest.
Where we stand
Each platform below sets out the issue, our plan, and the evidence behind it. Tap any card to read more.
Political Party Financing
Get dirty money out of politics.
Read our plan → PlatformTruth in Political Advertising
End the lies in election campaigns.
Read our plan → PlatformLobbying
Open up who is influencing our laws.
Read our plan → PlatformThe Right to Protest
Defend peaceful protest from criminalisation.
Read our plan → PlatformJournalists & Whistleblowers
Protect those who expose wrongdoing.
Read our plan → PlatformFreedom of Information
Restore the public’s right to know.
Read our plan → PlatformLowering the Voting Age to 16
Give young people a say in their future.
Read our plan → PlatformReforming the Constitution
Modernise the rules of our democracy.
Read our plan →