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2 July 2026
Journalists, former politicians and NGO representatives from across the political spectrum stand shoulder to shoulder today to highlight what’s needed to safeguard Australia’s democracy.
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16 June 2026
Local and regional papers are the most trusted news brands in Australia behind public broadcasters, with 61% of Australia’s rating them trustworthy and just 12% rating them untrustworthy, according to a new study out today.
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12 June 2026
Democracy advocates have welcomed reports1 the federal government is planning to let the public see who has access to parliament’s private corridors, and which politicians have sponsored which lobbyists’ passes.
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5 June 2026
Democracy advocates welcome the passage of a new law in Victoria that will prevent this year’s election campaign descending into a free-for-all of unregulated and opaque political donations.
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3 June 2026
A bill introduced into the Victorian Parliament today would close a massive loophole threatening democracy in the lead up to the November election, but advocates say there is still work to do.
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1 May 2026
We are hosting a townhall on Monday 11 May to hear from experts and politicians about what a fair and transparent electoral donation system for Victoria should look like.
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24 March 2026
Understanding how Australians think about the threats and opportunities, including common-sense actions to review trust in politics.
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