Change Politics

Let's change how politics works

[Change Politics @changeauspol]

Politics leaving a bitter taste in your mouth? Here's @oshergunsberg in a bathtub to explain how #citizenassemblies can #changepolitics in Australia. Sign the petition today at https://t.co/eyJvAmf0sj. He'll hold his breath while you do. #auspol #saveosher

[newDemocracy @newdemocracyAUS]

We're going live in ~15 minutes at the Summit for Democracy in South Korea.

Iain Walker presenting alongside @ArtOLeary, @DornerGillian, @RNihoul and @GrahamAllenMPX

https://t.co/xHwNNyNfEC

[Change Politics @changeauspol]

Even the @nytimes is getting behind it...

"When you’re picked at random, you don’t experience enough power to be corrupted by it. Instead, you feel a heightened sense of responsibility."

Powerful article by @AdamMGrant

https://t.co/eNXQfOTyUJ

[Dr Sophie Scamps MP @SophieScamps]

Housing affordability is one of the biggest issues favour our nation. The proposed citizen’s assembly can help to break the policy deadlock & inertia from government that has led to housing becoming unaffordable for millions of Australians

#auspol #citizensassembly #housing

[Change Politics @changeauspol]

Today, @spenderallegra, @WilkieMP, @dai_le, @SophieScamps, @zalisteggall and other members of the parliamentary crossbench proposed a Citizens' Assembly on Housing Affordability.

https://t.co/GOwtXLaW8N

[Change Politics @changeauspol]

Kyle is right!

Citizens' assemblies help open up the realm of possibilities on an issue because they aren't trapped in the world of "politics" and "electability". They empower everyday people to find solutions that reflect the common ground they find together.

[Kyle Redman @redman_kyle]

@sallyrugg @cameronwilson And by governments! Ireland is currently holding a citizens' assembly on drug law reform. They help get beyond the "politics" of an issue, which is useful for communities AND governments.

[Martin Wolf @martinwolf_]

Martin Wolf: Citizens’ juries can help fix democracy https://t.co/Xq2l0ciNwt

[Kyle Redman @redman_kyle]

A Citizens' Referendum Review would support a less polarised referendum by being a trusted source of information among the campaigns. That's because Australians trust processes featuring people like themselves in key, visible and meaningful roles. Can do it and we should do it!

[Change Politics @changeauspol]

Great hearing @DavidPocock speaking on #auspolitics about the need to weigh what everyday Australians want alongside peak bodies and industry groups, so you don’t miss out on “what’s good for people”. Let’s chat mechanisms 😉

https://t.co/778U9QSCrH

[Change Politics @changeauspol]

Brilliant to see Ireland complete another successful #citizensassembly project, this time on #biodiversity.

Also great to know that our very own Kyle Redman @kredman500, from our team, gave advice on their recruitment method!

C'mon, Australia, we should be next. 🌿

[Art O'Leary @ArtOLeary]

What a journey our members have been on..they’ve heard 75 presentations from experts, practitioners and advocates, took a field trip to see biodiversity initiatives and considered 568 public submissions..a more committed and brilliant group of people would be hard to find 👏 👏

[Grattan Institute @GrattanInst]

1/ Governments spend more than Macca’s on advertising. 🤑

And we’ve found that millions of taxpayer $$ are spent on politicised campaigns, especially in the lead-up to elections. A thread… #auspol

[newDemocracy @newdemocracyAUS]

"Years after retiring, Enda Kenny was asked to name his greatest achievement as prime minister. He didn’t boast of reducing Ireland’s unemployment rate from 15 per cent to 4 per cent. His outstanding achievement, he said, was the citizens’ assemblies."

https://t.co/FlryrKeIAt

[Change Politics @changeauspol]

Only 20 in-person tickets left - don't miss out. 👇
"How do we do this: Exploring the ethics of society" our in-person and online event at @ethics_centre this Thursday 29 July from 6-7pm.

Book here: https://t.co/AwqgQGMHC1

[Miriam Levin @MiriamLevin1]

Fantastic to see the public launch of @TheDemNet today. Excited to be part of the change and putting people at the heart of policy making @EngageBritain

[Change Politics @changeauspol]

@SydneyPolicyLab @AmandaTatts @cityofsydney @jessaroo Looking forward to this!

[Sydney Policy Lab @SydneyPolicyLab]

Don't miss the 1 June @changeauspol event 'People Power: An Antidote For Our Times?' Join the Lab's
@AmandaTatts & @cityofsydney's @jessaroo
for an honest look at how change happens at a time when progress can feel more like a struggle than ever https://t.co/h0m1JhrwUs

[Craig Reucassel @craigreucassel]

Look at least if we killed @oshergunsberg it was for a good cause.

[Change Politics @changeauspol]

Polly Cameron, our Director, spoke with Indira Naidoo on ABC Sydney Mornings yesterday and got to talk all things politics with @craigreucassel
https://t.co/zUSueZzqEe

[Vinyl Media @vinylmediaoz]

"I’m getting my nipples out for democracy!" #bachelorau #thebachelor @oshergunsberg @changeauspol
https://t.co/nsoxxsIF6A