Tag: Democrats
Wilcannia-based candidate vies for Senate spot
Broken Hill voters will have the chance to support a Wilcannia-based candidate who is campaigning for a seat in the Senate at the forthcoming federal election.[MORE]
Rocks thrown at anti-abortion poll campaigner
An anti-abortion SA election campaigner has had rocks and a wheelie bin thrown at him in Adelaide.[MORE]
Democrats attempt a comeback
The Australian Democrats are re-establishing the party in Tasmania. [MORE]
Ex-Democrat Bartlett back for Greens
The former leader of the Australian Democrats Andrew Bartlett is making a bid to return to Canberra, this time for the Greens.[MORE]
Last Democrat goes from Aussie parliaments
The Democrats officially extinct in Australian parliaments after South Australian MP David Winderlich quits.[MORE]
Tough road ahead for Democrats
An analyst says the Australian Democrats will face major hurdles in their recruitment drive for new candidates. [MORE]
Democrats pioneer Evans dies
The Australian Democrats co-founder Jack Evans has died of cancer at the age of 80.[MORE]
Plan 'needed' to ensure long-term sustainable farming
Democrats' MP David Winderlich says South Australia needs a long-term plan to ensure agriculture is sustainable and protected against the dual threats of urban expansion and mining.[MORE]
Democrats MP divides party with 1,000-member ultimatum
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Democrats MP David Winderlich's threat to become an independent if the party does not recruit 1,000 more members by November has divided the party.[MORE]
Democrats leaders 'will come around'
The last Democrat in any Australian parliament thinks the party will see the sense of his ultimatum on membership.[MORE]
Concerns over 30-year plan
The 30-year plan for housing development at Mount Barker has sparked a call for more public consultation.[MORE]
Police called to Burnside council meeting
Police last night evicted about 30 Burnside residents from a confidential council meeting.[MORE]
Burnside CEO reappointment 'illegal'
Democrat MP David Winderlich says the Burnside Council's reappointment of its CEO is illegal. [MORE]
Smoking banned in State Parliament
Smoking has been banned in Parliament House in Western Australia.[MORE]
Travel allowance rules need to be reviewed: Barnett
The West Australian Premier, Colin Barnett, says there needs to be tougher criteria for MPs applying for travel allowances.[MORE]
Pro-bikie party backs Democrats
The FREE Australia political party says it plans to direct its preferences to the Democrats at next year's South Australian election.[MORE]
Australia needs one-child policy: ex-MP
A former MP says Australia should consider having a one-child policy to ensure a sustainable population.[MORE]
Pool, spa ban urged
A South Australian MP wants new pools and spas banned until the drought breaks.[MORE]
'Big picture' stadium plan from Oppn
The SA Opposition remains keen to build a multi-purpose stadium in the heart of Adelaide. [MORE]
Call to give FREE Australia party 'a fair go'
The Democrats have called for a fair go for the new FREE Australia Party.[MORE]
Whistleblower bid by new MP
New Democrats MP David Winderlich thinks whistleblowers in South Australia deserve more protection.[MORE]
Winderlich promises to fight for regional SA
The incoming Democrat legislative councillor David Winderlich says he will use his time in the South Australian Parliament to fight for people living in the country.[MORE]
Last national Democrat chosen
The Democrats have chosen their replacement for former SA upper house MP Sandra Kanck.[MORE]
Three nominate for Democrats casual vacancy
There are three nominations to fill the Democrats' casual vacancy in SA's Upper House.[MORE]
Final day for last elected Democrat
It has been the final day for the last elected Democrat in Australia, Sandra Kanck in SA.[MORE]
