Australian Democrats

Australian Democrats

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Official account of the Australian Democrats. Authorised by A. Castrique, Australian Democrats, 15 Bassett St Nairne, SA 5252 https://linktr.ee/austdems

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The horrific attack on Independent MP Dr Helen Haines has shocked and appalled us all in the Australian Democrats. This is an incredibly painful and difficult time for Helen’s family and community and our deepest sympathies and solidarity are with them at this time. #auspol

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Our candidates for the 2026 Victorian State Election are getting ready to step forward! Soon we’ll be introducing the people putting their hands up to represent their communities and sharing the changes they want to see across Victoria 👀💚💛 #VicVotes #auspol

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VICTORIA — ONE WEEK TO GO! 💛 We need just 50 more Victorian members to confirm their membership so we can contest the Victorian election this November. 📬 Got your VEC letter? Return it ASAP. 📞 No letter? Call the VEC: (03) 8620 1319. We can do this! #AustralianDemocrats #VicVotes #auspol

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🎙️ We’ve got company this Friday… Two mystery guests are joining Elana & Heath on the latest episode of Keep the Bastards Honest. 🎧 New episode drops Friday 4 September! All will be revealed. #auspol #AustralianDemocrats #Keepthebastardshonest #Podcast

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🕯️ Tonight, we stand in solidarity with everyone affected. 📲 If you are looking for information about missing family members, DFAT’s emergency line is open at 1300 555 135. #auspol #NepalFloods #ClimateCrisis #GlacierCollapse #HumanitarianAid #AustralianDemocrats #GlobalAction #CommunitySolidarity

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The ACCC has blocked Coles from opening a second supermarket in Kalgoorlie, WA, marking the first time the watchdog has used its new powers to stop a major grocery expansion. We welcome this application of stronger oversight laws. #auspol #ACCC #Kalgoorlie #RegionalWA

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Children deserve safe care, not excuses. We welcome action to stop public funding flowing to providers that put children at risk. Protecting children must mean more than responding to predators. It must mean acting on every serious safety failure before harm is done. #auspol

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Happy 100th birthday, CSIRO! Today we celebrate 100 years of Australia’s national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Here’s to the next 100 years of discovery, innovation, and service to the Australian people. #CSIRO100

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The Australian Democrats join the nation in mourning the passing of Professor Richard Scolyer AO at age 59. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and his colleagues at the Melanoma Institute Australia. His impact is immortal. #RichardScolyer #auspol

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Congratulations to Natasha Stott Despoja AC on receiving a Companion of the Order of Australia in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours. A former Democrats leader and Senator, Natasha has dedicated her career to equality, human rights, and public service. A well deserved honour 💛 #auspol

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Step into Operation Haines: a political strategy game where every decision tests your judgement, your integrity, and your ability to rebuild a movement when the odds are stacked against you. In politics power is temporary - integrity is everything. Play now: Haines.Democrats.org.au #auspol

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We also want to see the unfair 'Job-Ready Graduates' fee hikes scrapped, with a long-term transition back to fee-free public university and TAFE. Let's fix the indexation loophole now—and then let's fix the broken system. 🤝🎓 #HECSindexation #StudentDebtCrisis #auspol

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Today is National Sorry Day. It is a day of deep reflection for all as we remember and honor the Stolen Generations - the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families, language, culture, and Country. 🖤💛❤️ #NationalSorryDay

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This bill attempts to rewrite the Sex Discrimination Act to strip away hard-won legal protections for transgender and gender-diverse Australians. Everyone deserves to live authentically and safely. Let’s stand together against hate and division. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️ #auspol #TransRights

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📢 How to take action: 1. Share this post to raise awareness about the legislative push against trans safety. 2. Contact your federal MP. Let them know that you support a fair, inclusive Australia. Ask them to reject the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sex-Based Rights) Bill. 3. Sign the petition 👇

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We fought discrimination in legislation, securing rights for same sex couples in superannuation. We've championed queer rights for almost 50 years. On IDAHOBIT day we see, support and love our LGBTQIA+ family, friends and loved ones. #IDAHOBIT #auspol

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We pay tribute to an extraordinary Australian.  We are fortunate to have been a part of Elisabeth Kirby’s many accomplishments over her long career.  Our most heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones. #auspol #NeverTooOld #Tribute

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After a successful entertainment career across two countries, Elisabeth was elected to the NSW Legislative Council as the Australian Democrats state leader in 1981.  By the time she retired in 1998 she was the longest serving Australian Democrat in NSW parliament.

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In 2006 Elisabeth earned an Arts degree, and in 2014 a PhD from the University of Sydney at the age of 93, becoming Australia’s oldest university graduate.  Her thesis was on unemployment during the Great Depression, and she became on advocate for older people to learn and study.

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Today’s High Court decision in striking down Victoria’s political donation and disclosure laws is a win for independents, smaller parties and democracy as a whole. #auspol #HighCourt #VictorianPolitics

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The AusDems want donations from vested interests banned, unlike major parties who took $2.3 million in fossil fuel donations in 2022-23. We want transparent, accountable, evidence driven approvals and governance, not service to the mining lobby. #auspol #climatecrisis #EnvironmentalProtection

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Many have been despairing about the current state of politics. People aren’t happy with what’s on offer. At what point do you say ‘We deserve better’, to stand up and join in the push for change? Will you join and stand up for everyday Australians with us? #auspol #getinvolved #JoinUs

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After sitting on the Murphy report for over 1,000 days, the Albanese government has delivered a watered down gambling reform package that caps - but doesn't ban - advertising on television and radio, while leaving gaping loopholes for online promotion. #auspol #gambling

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While Labor tinkers at the edges to protect their donors, the Democrats want to deliver integrity and evidence-based governance that puts the wellbeing of families ahead of the profits of Sportsbet and Tabcorp.

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Our digital landscape is being shaped by unregulated Big Tech that erodes privacy, exploits creators, and prioritises profit over safety. The Australian Democrats would push to ensure technology serves Australians rather than extracts from them. #auspol #DigitalRights #privacy

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In the remote Western Desert community of Kintore, a six-day Telstra outage has crippled daily life, preventing residents from calling 000, accessing EFTPOS or ATMs, and even powering homes that rely on mobile-connected systems. #auspol #regionalaustralia #SystemicNeglect

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The question is - will these digital giants be held accountable in Australia? Major parties have taken donations from tech lobbyists and dragged their feet on meaningful regulation. #auspol #BigTech #mentalhealth