Democrats Urge Victorians to Sign Amnesty's Asylum Seeker Petition
Thursday September 29, 2011
According to the latest polls the majority of Australians support housing asylum seekers onshore while their claims are processed and that number is growing by the day. Australia's High Court has already upheld the rights of asylum seekers; now it’s time for our politicians ... More
Teenager Enters the Race
for La Trobe
MEDIA RELEASE: Wednesday July 27, 2011
At just 19, Hayden Ostrom Brown of Upper Beaconsfield is the Australian Democrats endorsed candidate for La Trobe.
"The next federal election is not likely for another two years but Hayden is already on the campaign trail ... More
We Must Immediately Stop Logging the Toolangi State Forest.
MEDIA RELEASE: Sunday July 24, 2011
The logging of Toolangi State Forest must stop to protect one of Victoria's most endangered species, the Australian Democrats said today.
"The Baillieu government should be squirming in embarrassment for approving ... More
Democrats join rally against mandatory detention
Monday, June 20, 2011
Australian Democrats joined the World Refugee Day Rally on Sunday outside the Royal Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne. Rallies were also held in Sydney, Adelaide and Darwin. Speakers at the Melbourne event called on everyone who supports refugee rights to unite to end mandatory detention ... More
Democrats say "Yes" to a price on pollution
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Australian Democrats joined the rally on Sunday June 5 when environment, union and community groups representing more than 3 million people came together throughout Australia to say yes to a price on pollution ... More
Let's Have Some Honesty Not Platitudes Say Australian Democrats
Friday, March 11, 2011
"It’s okay to consolidate the friendship," said Australian Democrats Victorian President, Roger Howe. "But Julia Gillard should also emphasise Australia's position on social policy and human rights ... More
Maglev fast rail is the way to go say Democrats.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Australian Democrat, Alan Ide, has submitted a bold alternative transport plan to the new state government. Mr Ide’s proposal, which is endorsed by the Australian Democrats Victorian division, exchanges the $4.3 billion 'Regional Rail Link' for a $4.3 billion Maglev fast rail system ... More
Victoria
- Minister For Environmental Terrorism At It Again. - 07/11/11
- Take-a-Break childcare funding cut 'pathetic' - 09/08/11
- Teenager Enters the Race for La Trobe - 27/07/11
- We Must Immediately Stop Logging the Toolangi State Forest - 24/07/11
- More Victorian media releases ...
National
- Australia’s Unesco Vote: A Day Of National Embarrassment - 01/11/11
- Young Australian Democrats: Countering School Bullying: Can Chaplains Really Do The Job? - 25/10/11
- Other Parties Too Afraid To Take On Controversial Issues Of Limiting Population Growth And Welcoming Asylum Seekers - 23/09/11
- Bring Sordid Live Animal Export Trade To A Close - 20/08/11
- More national media releases ...
- Monday January 23: Australian Democrats Victoria Executive meeting. All members welcome.
- Friday January 27: Australian Democrats National Conference 2012. Opening reception and members' social function. All members welcome.
- Saturday and Sunday, January 28 and 29: Australian Democrats National Conference 2012. A public event - registration required.
- Monday February 13: Democrats Monthly Soapbox Forum. A public event - all welcome.
- Monday February 27: Australian Democrats Victoria Executive meeting. All members welcome.
- Climate Action Events and Local Groups
- Each Wednesday: Friends of the Earth Anti-Nuclear & Clean Energy (ACE)Campaign Meeting
- More events ...
Facing Up To Bullying
The Australian Democrats are committed to ensuring fairness, equality and tolerance in our society and so the insidious rise of bullying must come under the microscope. Former Australian Democrats Parliamentary Leader, Lyn Allison, negotiated a National Safe Schools Framework which can in part address the issue ... Read more.
Towards a Sustainable Population
We can meet our international obligations and move towards achieving environmentally sustainable population levels by substantially reducing the numbers entering Australia through our business migration scheme and doubling the numbers in our humanitarian intake ... Read more.
Compassion for Refugees
The Australian Democrats support a non-discriminatory immigration program that gives priority to refugees and family reunion applicants. We believe everyone has a moral responsibility, and the Government as our representative, also have a duty under international law, to provide haven for refugees ... Read more.
Aboriginal equality - now
The Howard Government's NT Intervention, expanded by Labor, has been a predictable failure. Child malnutrition rates are up, as are alcohol, substance abuse and drug related incidents. Domestic violence, assault reportage and convictions and reports of child abuse, attempted suicide and self harm have all increased. Read our action plan.
