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Sign the open letter: Get big money out of politics!

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It’s time to make our democracy fair for everyone. 

Sign the open letter calling on our elected representatives to work together to get big money out of our political system and put people and planet back in.

Open letter

To our elected representatives,

We call on you to work together to get big money out of our political system and put people back in.

This means:

  • Banning large donations to political parties and candidates.
  • Increasing the transparency of political donations, including real time reporting of donations. 
  • Limiting expenditure at election times so corporations can’t use their oversized  wallets to drown out our voices.
  • Creating an independent watchdog to investigate and stamp out corruption.
  • Stronger lobbying regulation and greater transparency so we know who’s meeting with our elected representatives and why.

Latest Supporters

Big money donations buy influence that can often work against the wishes and aspirations of grass roots voters.
Kevin 2021-09-15 15:19:24 +1000
Emma 2021-09-15 15:18:27 +1000
Jim 2021-09-15 15:17:14 +1000
Fabienne 2021-09-15 15:17:08 +1000
Joy 2021-09-15 15:15:07 +1000
Climate change mitigation is the biggest issue on the planet. Get with the program.
Emily 2021-09-15 15:13:36 +1000
HELEN MCAFEE
Helen 2021-09-15 15:11:28 +1000
Susanne 2021-09-15 15:09:49 +1000
When governments act as tools for big business and lie to the public about ‘trickle-down’ economics, aka the golden shower, that is NOT democracy!!
Brendan 2021-09-15 15:08:20 +1000
Chris 2021-09-15 15:07:02 +1000
Greed is never a long term option.
Anne-Maree 2021-09-15 15:06:51 +1000
Julie 2021-09-15 15:05:53 +1000
We are part of the lucky country – where everyone is supposed to have the same access and opportunities.
Penny 2021-09-15 15:03:56 +1000
I’m very concerned as a mother and grandmother that big business particularly fossil fuel companies, can buy corrupt politicians.
Jo 2021-09-15 15:03:21 +1000
Christine 2021-09-15 15:00:58 +1000
Big corporations are in maximising profits without having the big picture in mind. The tale that the invisible hand of the market will solve any problem and correct any misdevelopment is debunked. The market produced more existential risks than it ever solved.
Udo 2021-09-15 14:59:16 +1000
It is the children’s future
Cathy 2021-09-15 14:56:23 +1000
Natural resources, climate and the welfare of our people should be put before profit that only benefits the wealthy few.
Bree 2021-09-15 14:55:39 +1000
Jennifer 2021-09-15 14:50:04 +1000
Peter 2021-09-15 14:47:21 +1000
Greed does not help the country. You have grown too big and are damaging the water.
Marilyn 2021-09-15 14:44:38 +1000
Joanne 2021-09-15 14:35:45 +1000
Leanne 2021-09-15 14:33:09 +1000
Democracy thankfully is in my DNA, hopefully in most Australians too.
This is a call to arms, listen up & act
Sharon 2021-09-15 14:22:42 +1000
Michelle 2021-09-15 14:20:34 +1000
Franklin 2021-09-15 14:05:17 +1000
Democracy should give equal power to all members of a society
Geoff 2021-09-15 14:02:21 +1000
We are really sick of the huge influence that big fossil fuel companies have on the Governments of our country.
It’s about time that this issue was exposed for the danger it imposes on Australians & all people.
Ian 2021-09-15 13:56:43 +1000
If we don’t save our planet Democracy will be dead along with the population!
Penny 2021-09-15 13:55:34 +1000
The inability to act on climate change is, to a significant extent, a consequence of vested interests (.e. coal, oil and gas) having a strong influence over government policies and decisions – or, sometimes, a lack thereof. Misinformation and disinformation are often used as a smokescreen to ensure that the public doesn’t get informed about the risks that are increasing all around them. Opportunities are lost as the world transitions to cleaner energy and where enormous benefits should be flowing to Australia.
Neil 2021-09-15 13:51:50 +1000
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