Australian Democrats vision for Victoria

Australian Democrats Vision for VictoriaOur vision for Victoria involves a complete re-think of the way to tackle global warming, energy, housing affordability, transportation and water supply. We also have a fresh, new approach to minimise the devastating affects of alcohol, drug and gambling addiction and to dramatically reduce the related crime. Download a summary (pdf)

Our vision for better transport

Fast Rail not Freeways

Maglev floats on a magnetic fieldRedirect the $17 billion Labor wants to spend on new freeways and a short rail tunnel over the next decade to radically improving Victoria’s public transport and bridge level crossings … More

Our vision for affordable housing

Thousands of CBD Apartments

Australian Democrats affordable housing policyIn and around Melbourne there are a great many commercial sites available for high-rise apartments. These remain undeveloped as the individual land parcel size is too small or because of … More

Our vision for a healthier Victoria

Focus on prevention rather than cure

Australian Democrats Health PolicyOnce people are sick or injured the options to improve on existing levels of care are limited – the key is to reduce the numbers of sick and injured people in the first place. Soft measures … More

Our vision for a healthy environment

Create a carbon price. Increase water price

Australian Democrats Eco Tax SwapEncourage gas and renewables to lower our massive carbon footprint. Increase the water price, eliminating the need to use the north-south pipeline or the desalination plant … More

Our vision – the big eco tax swap

Swap ‘dumb’ taxes for ‘smart’ taxes

Australian Democrats Eco Tax SwapAs the climate catastrophe unfolds the superpowers will suddenly demand drastic cuts in emissions. Victoria needs to act now to reduce its reliance on dirty brown coal … More

Our vision – energy and water

Encourage renewables and efficiency

Australian Democrats energy and water policyTaxes and royalty payments applying to fossil fuel power stations should be increased to create a carbon price. This would be fully offset by reductions in vehicle registration and payroll tax … More

Our vision for halving crime

Government supply to registered users

Australian Democrats Halve Crime PolicyHalve crime by taking control of the illicit drug trade, cutting back gambling and reducing problem drinking. Almost half of all crime is caused by alcohol and illicit drug use according to the … More

Our vision for regional Victoria

Shift services and employment to the regional centres

Australian Democrats policy for regional VictoriaMaglev Fast Rail to Geelong and Ballarat, more regular and reliable ‘clockface’ train and coach services to regional towns, shift tax from land to water to encourage more efficient water use, no vehicle rego tax, active decentralisation … More

Our vision for better education

School funding based on need

Australian Democrats education policyFair school funding based on need, not dubious formulae; a student bonus scheme to reward struggling students; add free kinder to the regular education system; segregated learning streams so students with behavioural problems are able to receive the individual attention … More

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