Hands off our elections
Australia needs an electoral system that’s genuinely fair, not a two-tiered system that favours the major parties.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Democracy & Accountability Director Bill Browne joins us to discuss the latest political donations data and why tens of thousands of Australians are concerned about the Government’s proposed electoral changes.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 4 February 2025 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Bill Browne, Director, Democracy & Accountability, the Australia Institute // @browne90
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Show notes:
Electoral Reform Bill analysis by Bill Browne and Joshua Black, the Australia Institute (February 2025)
SIGN NOW: Protect our elections!, the Australia Institute
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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