Updates, explainers, and news about building a participatory democracy party for Australia.
Every six to ten years, Australia's electoral boundaries are quietly redrawn to ensure equal representation - a process that can reshape political landscapes but happens largely without public input.
Read moreAs Australia's rental crisis deepens with vacancy rates at historic lows, should we cap rents or boost assistance payments? Direct democracy puts the choice where it belongs - with the people who live with the consequences.
Read moreWhile governments throw billions at first home buyer grants and guarantees, house prices continue spiralling beyond reach. It's time for real solutions that address the root causes of Australia's housing crisis.
Read moreOver 160,000 Australians are trapped on public housing waiting lists, with average waits stretching beyond a decade in major cities. This invisible crisis demands urgent action that only genuine democratic participation can deliver.
Read moreAustralia's property tax system costs homebuyers thousands while benefiting wealthy investors -but politicians won't reform it because they fear electoral backlash.
Read moreAs Australia's housing crisis deepens, short-stay rental platforms like Airbnb are transforming entire neighbourhoods and removing properties from the long-term rental market. This complex issue demands democratic input from those who live with the consequences daily.
Read moreWhile politicians make promises about Medicare that don't match reality, bulk billing rates plummet and GP shortages worsen -it's time voters had direct control over our healthcare system's future.
Read moreAustralia spends billions on mental health each year, yet gaps in services persist while bureaucrats make decisions behind closed doors. Direct democracy could ensure mental health funding truly reflects community priorities and lived experience.
Read moreAustralians pay $7 billion annually to subsidise private health insurance through rebates and tax penalties, but are we getting value for money or simply propping up corporate profits?
Read moreFor decades, politicians have promised to include dental care in Medicare, yet millions of Australians still can't afford basic dental treatment. Here's why traditional party politics keeps failing on this vital health issue.
Read moreFive years after the Royal Commission exposed shocking failures in aged care, real reform remains frustratingly slow while families continue to struggle with an underfunded, complex system.
Read moreThe latest HECS-HELP reforms have fundamentally changed how student debt works in Australia, but did you get a say in these decisions that affect millions of graduates?
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