Money shouldn’t be able to buy government contracts, development approvals, political access or political influence. And it’s not just the fossil fuel industry doing it.
Cleaning up politics is a big job and needs to start from the ground up.
At the last federal election, a record 1-in-3 Australians voted for minor parties or independents.
Our parliament is now the most diverse it’s ever been. So it’s no surprise that just 18 months later that Labor and the Liberals have stitched up a secret deal to make it harder for minor parties and independents to win future campaigns.
The Greens are working to ensure our parliament reflects the community it represents and acts in the public interest, not the interests of big corporations and the super rich.
That's why the Greens have a plan to:
- Make elections fairer with truth in political advertising laws and banning dirty donations
- Lifting standards for transparency and accountability for all politicians and senior staff
- Uncover rorting and corrupt conduct, including with protections for whistleblowers
- Stop the revolving door between industry and politics
- Ensure more diverse voices are heard parliament by supporting the right to protest and removing barriers to access in the political process
Everyone benefits from a culture of honesty, integrity, transparency, and accountability in politics.
It’s what we all deserve, and only the Greens have a clear plan to deliver it.