News & Views Sharan Burrow on people power, climate justice and why community is the only way through Sharan Burrow shares how community, optimism and action can drive climate justice and strengthen democracy in uncertain times.
Ed's Blog The cherrypicking of ‘Australian Values’ to conveniently overlook equality, compassion and respect Australia inconveniently has a clear ‘Values Statement’ that goes well beyond listing democracy, the rule of law and various freedoms.
News & Views Queensland’s attack on prisoner voting rights betrays Aunty Vickie Roach’s legacy Aunty Vickie Roach changed this nation. She asserted, in the face of enormous hostility, that imprisoned people remain part of “the people”.
News & Views Syria’s new leader promised democracy. Then he excluded women from parliamentary elections Syria’s new leader says the country is moving towards democracy, but women are still shut out of politics.
News & Views Janine Hendry on March 4 Justice, the movement that shook Australian politics Janine Hendry first came onto our radars in early 2021 when her single tweet ignited the March 4 Justice. Upwards of 210,000 people rallied across Australia.
Politics Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy It was immediately clear the Trump administration would use Kirk’s murder as a pretext for accelerating its authoritarian project.
News & Views Protest is not the problem, it’s the point The Protest is a Creative Act exhibition brings together the work of women artists from the 1970s alongside contemporary voices.
News & Views What do recent electoral reforms mean for our democracy? Kiera Peacock explains Keira Peacock answers some questions about the recent electoral reforms and what they mean for our democracy.
Local How this female-founded social enterprise is fighting polarisation in Australian politics A new social enterprise is bringing more Australians into the democratic process and re-establish trust between politicians and communities.
News & Views Clare O’Neil warns of attacks on diversity amid ‘new strains of nationalism’ Democray is at risk, Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil declared in a speech last night. And it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect it.
Ed's Blog Australia’s reminder to protect politics from violence Violence has no place in politics or anywhere. This assasination attempt is a cautionary reminder to Australia to remain vigilant.
News & Views Boosting our sense of belonging is key to protecting our communities and democracy Without addressing polarisation, we are at risk of endangering the strength of communities and democracy, writes Moira Were AM.