Australian Democrats candidate for Melbourne, David Collyer, sees great dissatisfaction and a sense of alienation among voters.
“The two party system denies oxygen to all, except for the insistent selfish demands of the labor movement and of the conservatives. Too many people have abandoned hope and retreated into sullen despair, as though nothing can be done. Continue reading
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“Australians should be free to make choices for themselves and their families that are socially, environmentally and economically responsible,” says Paul Roberton, Australian Democrats candidate for Wills. Continue reading
One in four Australians are affected by some form of mental illness. It is the biggest cause of death for people under 44.
Practising psychologist and Australian Democrats Mental Health Spokesperson, Paul Stevenson is frustrated by all the talk about improving mental health services, none of which is matched by action. See his Media Release below.
“Diabetics, asthmatics and cardiac patients are far more likely to be admitted and not discharged until their condition is stable. Why is it different for people with mental illnesses?”
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Born, bred, educated and now raising a family of two within Batman electorate, Australian Democrats candidate, Con Sarazen, is honoured to be running in the seat of his birth.
He believes that people are crying out for a progressive voice that is genuine about social justice and offers the opportunity for all to succeed.
“Australian politics is in an arrested development phase at the moment; having reached the cul de sac that was the economic rationalist agenda under Howard. Continue reading
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With six generations having lived in the Maribyrnong area, Rob Livesay knows the people, the place and their needs.
“I was raised in Essendon, and attended Aberfeldie Primary and Essendon State High Schools. I have three children, Mary, 21, Paul,19 and Mark,17 all of whom attended local State schools, and a grandson, Brandon, 2.” Continue reading
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Availability of water, and increased funding of education and training of young Australians are issues that Beechworth scientist and Australian Democrats candidate for Indi, Mark Carey, wants on the political agenda.
“Water availability remains a fundamental issue for the electorate of Indi. During the past decade, we have experienced shortages and have seen the negative impact it has had on our communities.
“It is vital that farmers, rural communities and environmental assets receive their fair share of water so we can all enjoy the prosperity it can deliver.” Continue reading
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Afghan refugees shortly after the US led invasion in 2001. Nine years later about a quarter of a million remain displaced within their own country and 3 million languish in refugee camps in Pakistan and Iran. UN Photo/Luke Powell
Australian Democrats oppose government’s offshore processing plans.
The Australian Democrats have issued two media releases in the past 48 hours opposing the Gillard Government’s “Timor solution” and rejecting the Opposition’s Hanson-Howard tactic of spreading lies, fear and paranoia. See the Media Releases below. Continue reading
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The Mavi Marmara, flagship of the Freedom Flotilla. The Israeli military stormed the unarmed civilian ship in international waters killing at least 9 humanitarian volunteers. (Photo: FreeGaza.org)
Australian Government must protest loud and long over Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla.
The Australian Democrats have reacted angrily to the murder of civilians on a peace flotilla by Israeli Defence Forces, and have called on the Australian Government to advise the Israeli Embassy of our nation’s rejection of their government’s illegal actions. Continue reading
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Police should handle animal cruelty cases, not RSPCA say Australian Democrats.
The RSPCA are today appearing in the Adelaide Magistrates Court to decide costs they will be paying for bungling what was potentially Australia’s biggest animal cruelty case against South Australian farmers, the Brinkworths.
Federal animal rights spokesperson for the Australian Democrats, Jeanie Walker, says this again shows clearly that the RSPCA, a private charity, cannot be Continue reading
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Mental health is now the leading disability in Australia. It is the foremost killer of those under 44. Yet the Federal Government ignores it, and now chooses to ignore the man they appointed to deliver the message to them.
The resignation of Prof. John Mendoza, the Federal Government’s chief adviser on mental health, is a slap in the face to the one in four Australian voters whose lives are affected by mental illness, say the Australian Democrats.
“The Government and Health Minister Roxon have shown contempt for mental health professionals and a total lack of interest in those with mental health problems,” Australian Democrats Victorian Spokesperson for Mental Health, David Scott Kane said today. Continue reading
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