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OpenAustralia Foundation @oaf.org.au · Sep 8

The FOI Amendment Bill 2025 makes it harder to hold govt to account: bans anonymous requests, adds a “transparency tax” fee, and expands secrecy. Parliament must reject it.

👉 www.oaf.org.au/2025/09/08/2...

#RightToKnow #FOI #auspol

“Strengthening” FOI or sabotaging It? Why we oppose the FOI Amendment Bill 2025

The Albanese Government has introduced the Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025, presented as a reform to “strengthen” the FOI framework. According to the Attorney-General’s press release, the…

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · Jun 17

Greatly saddened to learn of the passing of the Hon Stephen Charles AO KC.

He was extraordinarily generous with his time and expertise in championing accountability and transparency.

Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and his colleagues at the Centre for Public Integrity.

#auspol

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · Jun 13

Also:
"We are the 12th biggest economy in the world. We are already the 12th biggest contributor to the global military industrial complex. We have considerable power and agency. We can choose to use it."

👇👇👇
www.democrats.org.au/securing-the...

#auspol #AUKUS

Securing the Nation

Australia’s defence strategy should be coherent and have our national interest at its core. We should not squander billions of dollars on doubtful long-range, long lead-time war-fighting equipment tha...

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · Jun 13

"AUKUS was always a disastrous deal for Australia. We were never likely to get any submarines, and all the deal does is tie us ever closer to an increasingly volatile and aggressive America."

#auspol #AUKUS

www.watoday.com.au/politics/fed...

AUKUS is a disaster for Australia. Trump has given us an out – let’s take it

We were never likely to get any submarines, and all the deal does is tie us ever closer to an increasingly volatile and aggressive America.

www.watoday.com.au

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 26

May 26 is National Sorry Day.

We reflect on the recommendations in the Bringing Them Home report, and we have hope that the reforms in the Uluru Statement From the Heart will be borne out to shape an Australia for all Australians.

#auspol #sorryday

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 13

Well, no one was expecting that result, not even Labor!

Join @shejedi.bsky.social, @docbaty.bsky.social and a rehabilitated former Liberal as they consider the immediate aftermath of the election.

#auspol #KeepTheBastardsHonest

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 10

We’re still waiting for the Senate count to be completed, but we’ve had swings toward us in WA and Qld. Vic was a more challenging environment, competing with high profile candidates for Vic Socialists and Legalise Cannabis plus a less favourable ballot position, but overall we’re very happy 😊

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 9

In 1977, Don Chipp had a vision to offer Australian voters the choice to support a party with a difference. Today is our birthday. We're still here, and we're still living the same values Don envisioned

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 8

"The country that elected Tony Abbott in 2013 is gone. It has been replaced by a volatile, culturally diverse, values-driven, and economically anxious electorate, one that expects serious answers on housing, inclusion, climate, and fairness."

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#auspol

The Liberals are fundamentally mismatched with modern Australia

The party is ignoring the realities, identities, and aspirations of the people who will determine its electoral future.

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 3

#auspol #dontriskdutton

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 3

We’re not running a senate ticket in NSW this time unfortunately. We have a candidate running in the seat of Banks for the HoR.

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 3

It’s democracy sausage day!
#auspol #democracysausage

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 3

In the interests of transparency and accountability we have to report that the people’s watchdog had a slow start this morning, but we got there in the end 😂

#auspol

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 2

Election eve vibes FYW 💛💚🥳

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 2

And that’s a wrap! Pre-poll in WA is DONE. Now for the main event tomorrow! 🥳

#auspol

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 2

When you’re voting tomorrow, remember:
You can vote for integrity.
You can vote for fairness.
You can vote for action.
Vote #1 Australian Democrats — for secure housing, fair prices, and a Senate that
keeps the majors honest.
#auspol #Vote1AusDems #CostOfLiving

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The Chaser @chaser.com.au · May 2

The results of The Chaser's Poll to Save Democracy are in and they suggest a real shock during tomorrow's election.

Read more: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4483...

EXCLUSIVE: Bluey's dad leads preferred PM poll

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 2

Elana met Linda today at pre-poll. Linda set up our very first WA branch in Subiaco back in 1977.

She told Elana, “I was protesting uranium mining in the 70s, now I’m protesting fracking in the Kimberley. I'm furious I still have to protest this stuff.”

#auspol #auspol25

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 2

Elana is back with an incredible anecdote from pre-polling 🥳

#auspol #breakthrduopoly #NeverTooOldToVote as

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 2

A message from WA State President Lisa Griffiths on this penultimate day of the election, on why she pours her time and energy into the Australian Democrats (spoiler: she cares. And she wants better for Australia).

#auspol #BreakTheDuopoly #DontRiskDutton

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 2

No matter who, it's important to keep them honest

Women's Agenda @womensagenda.bsky.social · May 2

The work is far from over if we keep Peter Dutton and the Coalition out, writes Angela Priestley.

The first step is preventing a Dutton Government. Next comes holding a second-term Albanese Government to acount and remaining vigilant.
womensagenda.com.au/latest/eds-b...

The work is far from over if we keep Peter Dutton and the Coalition out

The first step is preventing a Dutton Government. Next comes holding a second-term Albanese Government to acount and remaining vigilant.

womensagenda.com.au

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 2

Tomorrow, you can vote for:
🏡Affordable homes
🛒Lower living costs
💵 Fair prices at the checkout
We’re ready to deliver bold solutions, grounded in fairness.
Vote #1 Australian Democrats for the Senate.
#AusVotes #FairEconomy #HousingJustice #auspol

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · May 1

Keep the Bastards Honest is back, this time with an episode on our suite of education platforms!

#auspol #BreakTheDuopoly

www.democrats.org.au/podcast/39-t...

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · Apr 29

Another episode of Keep the Bastards Honest is here, this time detailing our suite of health related policies.

#auspol

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Australian Democrats @democrats.org.au · Apr 28

Don’t forget the @6newsau.bsky.social WA Senate debate tonight!

#auspol

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