Democracy and Freedoms

Every election, Justice Action, a prisoners’ advocacy organisation, publishes an impartial guide to voting for people in Australia’s prisons. Just Us contains contributions from most major political parties as well as information on prisoners’...

Holding a placard high above your head and marching down the street demanding change can be a very powerful thing and is vital to a healthy and accountable democracy. 

The Freedom of Information (FOI) system is a powerful tool in our democracy. It shines a light into the darkest places of government, making it possible for journalists, advocates and communities to find out what...