Updates, explainers, and news about building a participatory democracy party for Australia.
Citizens' assemblies offer a powerful way to deliberate on complex issues before putting them to a direct vote. When combined with participatory democracy, they create a more informed and engaged citizenry.
Read moreLiquid democracy offers the flexibility to vote directly on issues you care about while delegating your voice to trusted experts on complex matters you don't have time to research fully.
Read moreCompulsory voting isn't just about democracy -it's about ensuring every voice shapes the policies that govern our lives. In a direct democracy party, mandatory participation becomes the foundation for truly representative decision-making.
Read moreFrom preferential voting to the Senate's complex ballot paper, Australia's electoral system shapes who represents us - but most voters don't understand how their vote actually gets counted.
Read moreAustralia's preferential voting system ensures every vote matters by letting you rank candidates in order of preference. Understanding how it works empowers you to make strategic choices that truly reflect your values.
Read moreAustralia's Senate voting system gives smaller parties a real chance to represent diverse communities, but only if voters understand how their preferences flow and why every vote counts.
Read moreMinor parties hold the balance of power in Australian politics, often determining which major party policies become law. Understanding their role reveals why direct democracy could revolutionise how Australians shape their political future.
Read moreDouble dissolution elections are one of Australia's most powerful constitutional mechanisms for breaking parliamentary deadlock. Understanding how they work reveals why direct democracy could prevent the political gridlock that triggers these extraordinary elections.
Read moreWhile the Governor-General holds extraordinary constitutional powers that can override elected governments, Australians have no direct say in their appointment or removal -a democratic deficit that direct democracy can fix.
Read moreWhile most Australians vote every few years, they're locked out of the complex legislative process that shapes their daily lives. Here's how laws really get made - and why you should have a direct say.
Read moreAustralia is one of only 22 countries worldwide with compulsory voting, but as political trust erodes and democracy evolves, it's time to ask whether forcing people to vote still serves our democracy well.
Read moreThe AEC's independence and integrity are crucial for democracy, but citizens deserve more than just fair elections -they deserve a direct voice in the decisions that shape their lives.
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