Election 2007
Australian Democrats WA Division

Democrats celebrate 30 years - "There's plenty to be proud of"

The WA Division of the Australian Democrats celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Party at a Wine and Cheese evening hosted by Senator Andrew Murray on 1 August. It was a great turnout, with lots of sharing and fun. To purchase a unique booklet celebrating 30 years of keeping the bastards honest, click here.

Senate candidates Rob Olver, Erica Lewin with founding member and former Senator Jack Evans

See our 2007 Election Platform on the National website

Party informs Small Businesses
Party members have hit the streets in their local areas, raising the profile of the Party by letterboxing and also targetting Small Business with a letter informing them of the Party stance on IR. Letter in PDF.

“The Democrats have an instinctive bias for the smaller underdog, and we have always recognised the important social and economic role small business has in Australian society.” Senator Andrew Murray Spokesperson on Corporate Affairs. Download our Action Plan on Small Business

The Australian Democrats supported Sorry Day 2007.

The ‘Sea of Hands’ represents the names of Australians who have shown their support for native title and reconciliation.

Since our inception we have had a strong and proud record of advocating for fairer government policy and more informed public attitudes on Indigenous issues.
Our consistent record of action, not just talk, shows that we can be trusted and relied on to be the voice of common sense in the Senate, providing priority and reasoned passion to this crucial area.

See our campaigns on Indigenous Issues

Janine Haynes Memorial Lecture
Wednesday 16 May at 6.30pm

Human Rights and Democracy in Australia
presented by
Julian Burnside QC

Erica Lewin and Julian Burnside after a spectacular and moving Janine Haynes Lecture 2007

For those who attended or were unable to attend Julian's lecture it is now available on audio.
To obtain it go to <http://www.ias.uwa.edu.au>
Click on "Public lectures" Windows media

The Australian Democrats have 30 years of history in Parliament supporting Human Rights. In 2007 our Action Plans are just as important as in 1977. See them on our National Website

Inaugural Peter Bensenson Memorial Lecture

Date: Monday 15 October 2007, 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start
Venue: University Club, University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley
Tickets: $25 / $20 concession
Please call the Amnesty Action Centre on (08) 9476 4800
Limited seating available

For more information on human rights visit www.amnesty.org.au <http://www.amnesty.org.au/>

Lead Senate Candidate Dr Erica Lewin with Senator Andrew Murray and Party Leader, Senator Lyn Allison at the Listening Tour meeting of party members, April 2007

Participartory Democracy and internal accountability. These are fundamental Democrat principles through our 30 year history. We say they should apply to all political parties. See our 2007 Action Plans

Senate Lead Candidate Erica Lewin addressed the Peace Rally - Saturday March 17th - Perth Cultural Centre. Download map and poster

Address to the Peace Rally - March 17, 2007

Advocates for Peace for 30 years in Parliament. See our 2007 Action Plan on alternatives to military solutions.

Main page