Inhumane, inept
Australia has adequate facilities in mainland Australia to support and quarantine people who need to return to Australia from Wuhan so why the panic? Why has Minister Dutton made this …
Democrats respond to religious discrimination bill
Here’s what we said: The Australian Democrats recognise the need for protections for Australians on the basis of religious belief or absence of religious belief. However, these protections should not …
Update: Standards needed for bushfire funds
The Guardian 28/1/20, has a good article by Audette Exel, who says we should learn from the UN experience in dealing with disasters: Kindness is not enough: Australia needs a …
Standards needed for bushfire funds
The welcome flood of donations for people who were impacted by bushfires exposes major gaps in planning, management and distribution of what is said to be over $600 million. However …
Change the rules for sports grants
It’s routine for two major parties to establish vague rules to suit themselves and the sports club rorts scandal is just the latest and most blatant abuse of public office. …
Burning bias
Kensley Crowley, Democrats campaigner, WA The heat of Australia’s political climate is paralysing decision-making for what is now a very uncertain future. Deep divisions exist between those that want urgent climate …
Bad faith calls by Libs
With trust in the Prime Minister low right now but high for the state premiers dealing with bushfires, why would he announce a Royal Commission without talking with them? The …
They’re our Heroes. They deserve more.
Adrian Lozancic, Democrats campaigner Members of our Rural Fire Service aren’t just volunteers – they’re heroes. Everyday Australians stepping up for the cause – risking their lives for their town, …
Scotty come lately on ADF role
Just when you think the Prime Minister is starting to get the seriousness of the situation he finds another excuse for inaction – we need to know how the Federal …
Bushfire health plan a must
Dr Roger Yazbek, Democrats health campaigner Australia is at a critical juncture. We see before our eyes the enormous devastation, loss of human and animal life and destruction of property, …