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.

The Alliance for Gambling Reform is currently in the fight of its life to convince the Australian Government to ban online gambling ads and implement a raft of other reforms that were recommended in the Murphy Report – You Win Some, You Lose More, which followed a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling over 18 months ago.

The report was given to the Australian Government in July 2023, with multi-party support by all the committee members, but to date, there has been no response from government. With Australians losing almost $32 billion to gambling every year, its impact is felt not only through financial loss but also health and mental health issues. It exacerbates domestic violence, and research shows that up to one in five suicides in Australia could be linked to gambling.

The Alliance’s campaign to convince the Australian Government to ban online gambling ads and to adopt generational gambling reforms has drawn in more than 80 organisations and local councils, many high-profile Australians, and has been instrumental in putting this issue on the federal political agenda in the lead-up to the 2025 election.

“We are on the verge of generational reform. Your continued financial backing will be pivotal to help us get real and lasting gambling reform in Australia.” Tim Costello, Chief Advocate

The Alliance for Gambling Reform is a national advocacy organisation working to reduce gambling harm in Australia. We partner with other organisations and with local councils to reduce the alarming level of gambling harm in Australia, we work to change the laws and rules governing the gambling industry.

We do not seek to ban gambling. Rather we seek to influence government to minimise the harmful behaviours of the gambling industry and to give voice to those who are impacted by gambling harm.

We are a registered health promotion charity and are funded by donations and grants from individuals, foundations, trusts, local government and other sources that do not have ties to the gambling industry. We are not affiliated with any political party.

For the past 10 years The Alliance for Gambling Reform has advocated for public health reforms that are evidence-based and community-backed with the sole purpose of reducing and preventing gambling harm in Australia. Online gambling is increasingly becoming one of the biggest health issues we are facing as a country.

Change the Record is Australia’s only First Nations-led coalition of legal, health and family violence prevention experts. They work to end the systemic violence and over-incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Everything they do is strength-based, culturally focused and grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination and rights. They work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to invest in holistic early intervention, prevention and diversion strategies. These are smarter, evidence-based and more cost-effective solutions that increase safety, address the root causes of violence against women and children, cut reoffending and imprisonment rates, and build stronger communities.

Change the Record is determined to:
1. Close the gap in rates of imprisonment by 2040;
2. Cut the disproportionate rates of violence to at least close the gap by 2040 with priority strategies for women and children.

Change the Record has Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) as an auspice.

The Economic Media Centre is a go-to source for trusted comment and media talent. We train and support a community of trusted spokespeople who bring inspiring opinions and lived experience to your economic and social stories.

We offer interesting people with broad economic expertise and knowledge, alongside people with lived experience and inspiring ideas on issues from government spending to social security, housing and economic equality.

Spokespeople come from a wide range of organisations, locations and social backgrounds. They’re media trained and capable talent for one-off stories, as regular go-to talent, and as recurring contributors.

The Economic Media Centre is a project of Australian Progress and the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS).

The 2025 federal election could determine climate policy for a generation. Parents for Climate has a plan to ensure that the next parliament acts on climate by targeting parents in key marginal electorates with effective messages, actions and events – connecting climate action to cost of living solutions, and demonstrating public support for solutions directly with candidates. Our campaign will prime and mobilise key audiences to voice their support through their networks particularly in focus electorates where climate is a key issue.

We know that parents, particularly mums, are critical persuadable climate voters in recent elections. Parents for Climate has conducted message research, independent testing on our latest creative, as well as a trusted brand and deep networks to deliver a significant impact on demonstrating support for climate policy in key seats.

Transparency International Australia is the national chapter of Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption operating in over 100 countries. Each chapter is independent and unique, and together we aspire to a unified vision: a world free of corruption.

Our mission is to tackle corruption by shining a light on the illegal practices and unfair laws that weaken our democracy. We shine a spotlight through our research, which informs our evidence-based advocacy to build a better system. We work collaboratively with businesses, government agencies and community groups to close the loopholes on corruption.

By promoting transparency and accountability, we ensure our government and business sectors operate with the highest standards of integrity. By tackling corruption, we tackle the root causes of social and environmental injustice and the barriers to fair and sustainable development.

System-wide adaptation for a safe climate future requires a significant shift at all levels. Yet, political responses remain slow, prioritizing economic growth over essential social outcomes like connectedness and care. The dominant economic paradigm reinforces individualism, repressing community-oriented engagement. As a result, communities face rising fragmentation, isolation, and environmental stress. Many feel disconnected, pessimistic, and vulnerable. Only 40% of Australians feel connected in their local community, and nearly 75% believe we are becoming less connected.

Local support systems lack preparedness for future crises. Writers, thinkers, and researchers stress the need to localise and strengthen community resilience.

Community development is an act of resistance against forces weakening relationships, disconnecting people from nature, and reducing local agency. By fostering care, connection, and contribution to the common good, this project will rebuild trust and collaboration at the grassroots level. It will help communities navigate challenges, cultivate resilience, and spark change.

Most community development projects in NSW serve regional areas where priorities, groups, and projects are established. Meanwhile, peri-urban communities are changing rapidly, facing declining connectedness, weak place identity, and greater exposure to climate crises such as heat islands, floods, and fires.

We will pilot an efficient method to strengthen connectedness and resilience in peri-urban Sydney. A short series of workshops, using established community development practices and visioning exercises, will spark local systems of care around a shared vision for the future, laying the foundations for a collective sense of values, identity, and local resources.

We are Australia’s leading climate advocacy organisation for parents, carers, families and all who care about a safe future for kids.
We educate and empower our supporters to make the climate safer for every child. Founded in 2019 by six regional, rural and urban mums in four states and territories, we’ve grown rapidly to fill a critical gap in the climate movement. We are a parent organisation, run by parents for parents.

We’re on a mission to empower millions of Australian parents to champion climate action within their communities, the media, business and politicians. Our vision: A safe climate for our kids to thrive

Locally active and nationally connected. With over 23,000 supporters, and local groups in every state and territory, we represent families from across the political spectrum, in every Australian electorate, and from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

We are proudly non-partisan, solutions focused and we create inclusive, collaborative and safe spaces for parents to be empowered as climate advocates. Our political independence and relationship-building approach gives us the power to engage with all sides to build long-term cross-partisan support for climate solutions.

We have established ourselves as the first point of entry for parents new to climate action, as well as the home of thousands of seasoned parent-advocates – many of whom started their journey with us. We make climate action possible and attractive for millions of parents who are too busy or hesitant to join other climate groups.