Hands off our elections!
Restoring trust in politics can't be left to those in Parliament.
The government has rushed changes to Australia's electoral laws through the Parliament which will weaken our democracy.
The silver lining is that these changes won't apply to the upcoming federal election. This gives us a crucial three-year window to continue our advocacy for a more level democratic playing field.
Already, with the support of people like you, we've released our Democracy Agenda for the 48th Parliament, identifying 13 major reforms that would improve parliamentary debate, government accountability, and strengthen integrity institutions.
None of this would be possible without the support of people like you.
Can you chip in to help fuel the Australia Institute's research and advocacy to strengthen and safeguard Australia's democracy?
Democracy Agenda for the 48th Parliament
The Australia Institute's Democracy Agenda for the 48th Parliament is a blueprint for democratic reform.
It identifies 13 major reforms that would improve parliamentary debate, government accountability and openness and the operation of integrity institutions.
Key proposals include:
- Adopting Senate Innovations: Reforming the House of Representatives by introducing measures such as private members’ motions, simpler suspension of standing orders, and reforms to Question Time.
- Independent Staffing Allowances: Ensuring equitable staffing resources for crossbench and opposition members to improve the legislative process.
- Fixed three-year terms: Committing to full three-year terms to allow better planning of legislation and inquiries.
- Integrity and Open Government: Protecting integrity agencies such as the National Anti-Corruption Commission, strengthening whistleblower laws, and improving transparency in lobbying and political advertising.
- Political Finance Reform: Enhancing the transparency of political donations, including through real-time donations.
Your impact
For 30 years the Australia Institute’s independent, non-partisan research has played a critical role in shaping Australian public policy for the better.
Our research played a critical role in the creation of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, the adoption of Truth In Political Advertising Laws in the ACT, and in the abolition of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal due to an explosion in the number of political appointments under the Morrison government.
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