Australian Democrats

Official Twitter of the Australian Democrats. Authorised by A. Castrique, Australian Democrats, Nairne.

[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

The Australian Democrats join the nation in mourning the passing of Professor Richard Scolyer AO at age 59.

Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and his colleagues at Melanoma Institute Australia. His impact is immortal.

#RichardScolyer #auspol

[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

@DoctorHuuu No, she got a medal for all the work she’s done on human rights and anti discrimination since leaving parliament more than 20 years ago 😐

[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

Congratulations to Natasha Stott Despoja AC on receiving a Companion of the Order of Australia in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours.

A former Democrats leader and Senator, Natasha has dedicated her career to equality, human rights, and public service 💛

#auspol

[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

Step into Operation Haines: a political strategy game where every decision tests your judgement, your integrity, and your ability to rebuild a movement when the odds are stacked against you.

Power is temporary - integrity is everything

Play now: https://t.co/P25c1SklnJ

#auspol

[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

Hey @dyrenfurth just fact checking your latest podcast.

We’ve contested every federal election except one since 1977. We just submitted our application to register in Victoria to contest the state election.

We’re definitely not dead.

[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

We also want to see the unfair 'Job-Ready Graduates' fee hikes scrapped, with a long-term transition back to fee-free public university and TAFE.

Let's fix the indexation loophole now—and then let's fix the broken system. 🤝🎓

#HECSindexation #StudentDebtCrisis #auspol

[Antipoverty Centre @antipovertycent]

The media is focused on the minimum wage announcement, so the Albanese government announces that they're going to start cancelling Centrelink payments again using the exact same unlawful tool.

Millions of payment suspensions are still happening, the system is not offline.

[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

Protect whistleblowers.

https://t.co/EI2zksC9pO

#auspol #protectwhistleblowers #protection #whistleblowers

[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

@ShermanTan73358 @rooread @ygmx @cheryl_kernot @TheKouk @AusDems 👋 https://t.co/pZ03gszq7a

[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

@cheryl_kernot @TheKouk @AusDems

[Michael Pascoe @MichaelPascoe01]

All too rare. @FinancialReview should ask permission to reprint it

[The Centre For Public Integrity @cpi_aus]

The NACC resignation could be a turning point.

Integrity agencies exist to hold public power to account. But recent controversies show they also need strong safeguards of their own.

New research report released by the Centre today 👇

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#aupol #nacc #integrity

[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

Today is National Sorry Day. It is a day of deep reflection for all as we remember and honor the Stolen Generations - the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families, language, culture, and Country.

🖤💛❤️

#NationalSorryDay

[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

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[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

This bill attempts to rewrite the Sex Discrimination Act to strip away hard-won legal protections for transgender and gender-diverse Australians.

Everyone deserves to live authentically and safely. Let’s stand together against hate and division. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️

#auspol #TransRights

[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

1. Share this post to raise awareness about the legislative push against trans safety.
2. Contact your federal MP. Let them know that you support a fair, inclusive Australia and they should reject the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sex-Based Rights) Bill.
3. Sign the petition 👇

[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

You asked, we answered! Watch our full video round up of all the questions we got asked in a recent Facebook Q&A session here:

https://t.co/lMB43RGtSL

#auspol #Getinvolved #QandA

[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.

#auspol #diversity #inclusion

[Australian Democrats @AustDems]

We fought discrimination in legislation, securing rights for same sex couples in superannuation. We've championed queer rights for almost 50 years.

On IDAHOBIT day we see, support and love our LGBTQIA+ family, friends and loved ones.
#IDAHOBIT #auspol

[Sarah Haar @Sarah_Haar_]

Don’t cry over possible changes to capital gains tax discounts without knowing how it even applies please.

You pay CGT when you SELL a house that is NOT your main residence AND you make a PROFIT on the sale price.

How often are YOU selling investment properties?