ACCESS & ACCOUNTABILITY
ACCESS &
ACCOUNTABILITY
OUR COMMITMENTS Two mobile offices per month hosted by each successful MLA. Hosting quarterly community forums. Publishing a voting record with an explanation of each vote on our website. Sharing regular status updates on our commitments through our mailing list and on our website. Ensuring a separation of powers between the positions of Chief Minister and Treasurer. Banning political donations from the gambling industry. WHAT WE STAND FOR Giving community members a say in decisions that affect them, and doing what we say we will do while holding others to account for what they say they will do. Adopting meaningful participatory democracy practices that proactively involve residents in the decision-making process. Rigorously evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of existing policies and programs through evidence-based approaches.
WHY WE NEED CHANGE
The ACT’s political landscape is plagued by a lack of accountability and transparency. We’re responding to community sentiment that having had the same government in power for nearly a quarter of a century has led to complacency and a lack of meaningful consultation, resulting in ineffective policies with insufficient evidence-based evaluation.
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Voter dissatisfaction is high, with many losing faith in local politicians and the political system. The growing disconnect between the government and its citizens results in a lack of trust and engagement. Given the challenges we’re facing, the current approach is no longer acceptable.
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According to a recent OECD survey, only 34 per cent of Australians trust political parties.
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Women have less faith in our institutions than men, with only 38 per cent of Australian women trusting the government compared to 54 per cent of men. The gap is even wider among younger women.
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These trends underscore the need for a new kind of politics that prioritises accountability, transparency, genuine community consultation, and evidence-based decision-making.
- People are calling for leaders who are committed to our community's long-term interests and can help restore people’s faith in the political process, ensuring effective governance for all Canberrans.