Party Loyalty – Conflict and the Public Interest

Party Loyalty – Conflict and the Public Interest

‘The Pledge’ by Barry Jones At the first election to the Commonwealth Parliament in 1901, 15 Members of the House of Representatives and 8 Senators were chosen with the support of Labour organisations in each state. There was then no national party...
In their interests!

In their interests!

Democratic government is founded on the idea that decisions of government should reflect the will of those people eligible to vote and to vote, you must be a citizen of Australia and a resident in the electorate in which you are voting.  It is people not corporations,...
ART proposes balanced electoral campaign reforms

ART proposes balanced electoral campaign reforms

While it is good that the Government has finally made public its proposed changes to the current campaign finance system, the ART, a longstanding advocate for improving public accountability in Australia, is concerned the changes will not achieve fair and balanced...
Elections and disinformation

Elections and disinformation

Join us to hear AGM speaker, AEC Commissioner Tom Rogers – 6:45 pm 1st October 2024 at the Woodward Centre, Law Building, 10th floor 106/185 Pelham Street, Carlton. Book HERE for dinner and speaker . Book HERE for Zoom registration Tom Rogers has been the AEC...
Race Mathews biography

Race Mathews biography

Race Mathews is an outstanding member of the labour movement. His remarkable roles are set out in this fresh biography, to be published on 1st October. He established ART – literally around his dining table – one of his many achievements. ...