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More affordable housing
The fact that one of the least populated countries on Earth contains the world’s second most expensive housing is a national calamity, and a stunning failure of public policy. Australia’s…
Cost of living and a fair economy
The fairest, most effective way to reduce cost of living pressures for those who need it most is to abolish the lowest income tax bracket. Those on such low incomes…
I’m all for EVs – Heath McKenzie
My family and I are privileged to have an electric car which we love but over the next few years all new transport vehicles will need to be electric…
Why we worry about nuclear bombs
“So long as anyone has nuclear weapons, others will want them. So long as anyone possesses nuclear weapons, they are bound, one day, to be used, by accident or…
Democrats challenge majors on gambling
Former member for Dunkley, the late Peta Murphy, was a staunch advocate for reducing the harmful effects of gambling on the community. Ms Murphy chaired the Parliament inquiry into…
Good health!
Despite Australia’s semi-universal public health care system funded through Medicare, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and through subsidised private health insurance, there remains significant inequity in both access to, and…
Australia needs a climate plan
Human-caused global warming is already irreversible on the timescale of people alive today and will worsen in decades to come (NASA). The world must change its approach to energy, recognise the limits to endless…
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…
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…
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…
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 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….