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The Albanese Government’s introduction of national targets to boost the number of electrical apprentices working on publicly funded projects is a critical boost to the national training effort, the Electrical Trades Union said today. According to Jobs and Skills Australia, the nation needs an additional 32,000 electricians by 2030, and another 85,000 by 2050. … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESATURDAY 8 JUNE, 2024 Responding to reports today that Opposition Leader Peter Dutton would rip up Australia’s 2030 climate targets if elected, Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said: “Dutton’s climate policy is a disaster, and the consequence for Australians would be more extreme heat, fires and floods. Instead of ripping up Australia’s 2030 … Continued
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A Monash University expert is available to discuss the Australian Electoral Commission’s proposal to redraw Australia’s electoral map and the implications for current Federal electoral seats and their MPs. Dr Zareh Ghazarian, Politics Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences Contact: +61 402 851 224 or zareh.ghazarian@monash.edu Read more of Dr Ghazarian’s commentary at … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters has commenced an inquiry into civics education, engagement, and participation in Australia, and is seeking written submissions in response to the Terms of Reference by Friday 24 May 2024. The Committee is particularly interested in hearing from people with direct experience of civics and citizenship education and challenges associated with electoral participation. This includes … Continued
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon Milton Dick MP, has announced the details for the issuing of the writ for the electoral division of Dunkley in Victoria, following the death of the late Ms Peta Murphy, former Member for Dunkley. The dates in connection with the by-election will be as follows: Issue of writ Monday, … Continued
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Media Release | Monday, 27 November 2023 The Australia Institute welcomes the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters’ final report for its inquiry into the conduct of the 2022 election. The report picks up several pieces of Australia Institute research and echoes key recommendations. Key committee recommendations include: A possible inquiry into increasing the size of … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters has concluded its inquiry into the 2022 election, making recommendations for reforms to improve donation transparency, reduce the influence of big money, and strengthen trust and participation in our elections. The Committee’s final report, tabled today in Parliament, makes 21 recommendations on top of the 15 made in its interim report released in June. … Continued
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Media release | Thursday October 19 2023 New research from the Australia Institute shows more than 60 per cent of ‘No’ voters are concerned about the misinformation and disinformation that circulated on social media during the referendum campaign, with more than 80 per cent of that cohort wanting to see truth in political advertising laws … Continued
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All Australians can vote at the home of Australian democracy from 7 October 2023 The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House (MoAD) will open its doors to voters in the upcoming referendum, serving as a polling venue for the nation’s first referendum of the 21st century. On Saturday 14 October 2023, MoAD will … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters is holding a public hearing on Friday 23 June as part of its inquiry into the 2022 federal election. The Committee will hear from representatives of the Australian Democracy Network, Australian Conservation Foundation, the Human Rights Law Centre; and electoral analysts Dr Brendan Long, Dr Kevin Bonham, Mr Ben … Continued
