Political party financing
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 …
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Whistleblower and journalist protection
“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 …
Heath McKenzie contests Dunkley
Long-time Seaford resident, Heath McKenzie the Australian Democrats candidate for the Dunkley by-election. (Still) keeping the bastards honest Heath is married with three young children and has lived in the …
The Gaza horror
Are we doing enough? The Australian Government voted in the UN in favour of an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and an immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. It …
‘I have a dream’
January 15th commemorates Dr Martin Luther King’s dream of peace “I refuse to accept the cynical notion that nation after nation must spiral down a militaristic stairway into the hell …
Nuclear SMRs, by Grahame Elder
The need for continuous baseload power has been a recurring theme for years, with coal and gas seen as firming options. Nuclear power has also been considered as a non-carbon …
Statement on Gaza
As a party committed to human rights and international law, we strongly condemn the war crimes being committed against thousands of civilians in Israel and Palestine. It is unlawful to …
Phase out coal, cut oil and gas
Australia and other major producers are together set to increase the size of the fossil fuel industry to about twice what would be consistent with their pledge to try to …
Stage 3 tax cuts a bad deal
The AusDems attended The Australia Institute’s Revenue Summit at Parliament House in Canberra on 27 Oct 2023 where Labor, Greens and independent MPs discussed ways to support government revenue. Analysis presented …
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 …