Updates, explainers, and news about building a participatory democracy party for Australia.
International education contributes over $40 billion annually to Australia's economy, yet policy decisions about student numbers and regulations are made without meaningful input from affected communities.
Read moreAustralia's refugee policies have been shaped by decades of political point-scoring rather than evidence-based compassion, but direct democracy offers a path toward solutions that reflect our true values.
Read moreThree years after its establishment, the National Anti-Corruption Commission faces mounting criticism over its limited scope and lack of transparency. Direct democracy could transform corruption oversight by giving citizens real power over accountability measures.
Read moreAustralia's press freedom ranking has slipped to 39th globally, with laws like metadata retention and foreign interference legislation raising concerns about journalistic independence. Direct democracy could restore the balance between national security and press freedom through genuine public consultation.
Read moreAustralia's drug policy sits at a crossroads between criminalisation, decriminalisation, and legalisation -but these crucial decisions are being made without meaningful input from the people who live with the consequences.
Read moreAustralia remains one of the few democratic nations without constitutional protection for basic human rights. It's time for citizens to directly decide whether we need a Bill of Rights to safeguard our freedoms.
Read moreWhile politicians debate donation caps that still allow corporations to spend millions influencing policy, only direct democracy can truly return political power to ordinary Australians where it belongs.
Read moreAustralia's most promising transport project remains stuck in political limbo while other nations race ahead -here's why direct democracy could finally break the deadlock.
Read moreAs Australian cities grapple with congestion and climate targets, the question of who funds our public transport future becomes increasingly critical - and it's a decision that affects every taxpayer and commuter.
Read moreFifteen years after the NBN was first announced, Australia still lags behind global broadband standards while costs have ballooned to over $70 billion. It's time voters had direct control over major infrastructure decisions.
Read moreAs Australian cities grapple with traffic congestion and infrastructure funding, the debate over road tolls and congestion pricing reveals deep questions about fairness and equity that deserve direct democratic input.
Read moreThe federal budget affects every Australian's life, yet it's often presented in jargon that makes it hard to understand where your tax dollars really go and what it means for your future.
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