Elections are important, but it’s what happens after we elect our representatives that matters most. In times when we see a global decline in democratic institutions, we need to make sure the next parliament prioritises essential democratic reforms from day one. The Australian Democracy Network, Centre for Public Integrity and Transparency International Australia intend to be ...
Australian Democracy Network
Democracy From Day One
GOAL
$750,000
Australia > National / Multi-state > Metro and Regional
Field of Interest
- Civic engagement and democracy
Target Population
- General population
Australian Democracy Network
Australian Democracy Network brings people and organisations together to campaign for the changes that make our democracy more fair, clean, transparent, accountable, accessible, and participatory.
Together, we are creating a healthy Australian democracy which puts people and planet first. We bring together over 200 civil society organisations and 14,000 people with an interest in democratic integrity, advocacy and civil liberties to campaign for changes that make our democracy work better for all.
When democracy is working well, it’s capable of delivering the outcomes that we need. At Australian Democracy Network we:
- Protect and strengthen public-interest advocacy.
- Build the capability of civil society to engage in democracy.
- Stop disinformation from derailing democracy.
- Grow a movement of people and organisations for democracy.
- Making our democracy more fair.
- Protect our right to protest.
Project Summary
Elections are important, but it’s what happens after we elect our representatives that matters most. In times when we see a global decline in democratic institutions, we need to make sure the next parliament prioritises essential democratic reforms from day one. The Australian Democracy Network, Centre for Public Integrity and Transparency International Australia intend to be ready from day one of the new parliament to secure key wins. These three organisations have shared priorities and a strategy.
The composition of the next federal parliament will likely offer an unprecedented opportunity for transformational progress on transparency, integrity and democracy reforms. Given this likely unprecedented parliament, there is a critical window over the next year to secure transformational wins to:
– Fix electoral laws to reduce the influence of big business
– Reduce undue corporate influence
– Better protection for whistle-blowers
– Stop pork-barrelling
– Update parliamentary process to better support the growing frequency of minority governments
Together, they need $750,000 by election day to resource their three organisations, and equip their distinct, but highly complementary, contributions with the level of resourcing needed to grasp this once-in-a-generation opportunity.
Project Outcomes
Looking ahead, there is a high likelihood that the next parliament will be made up of a minority government with a crossbench the size and diversity of which we have not seen before. While it is exceedingly rare that integrity reforms are taken up willingly by governments, we have seen the current crossbench prove their commitment to democracy and push hard for accountability and transparency in policy making.
When government works properly, change becomes possible.
Budget Breakdown
TOTAL BUDGET: $750,000
FUNDING
| Funding source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Funding Gap | $750,000 |
EXPENSES
| Expense item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign cost | $750,000 |
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