Today, most physical and digital spaces open to the public are owned by corporations. Our freedom to create and express ourselves is confined to this ever-shrinking public space.

It doesn’t have to be like this.

We can oppose this monopolistic corporate behaviour and demand our spaces be open, competitive and free markets where innovation and creativity can flourish.

Restore the public domain to how it should be. The patent system should be reviewed and reformed with the aim of creating a fairer and more innovative market where creatives can grow without the power imbalances currently holding them back.

Read our policy on Civil and Digital Liberties: https://www.fusionparty.org.au/civil_digital_liberties

#AusPol #FusionParty #VoteFusion #CivilAndDigitalLiberties

New report from UNSW highlights Australia's spending priorities on illicit drug policies. Shockingly, less than 10% goes towards prevention, treatment and harm reduction. State and federal governments spent approximately $5.45B on illicit drug countermeasures in the 2021/2022 financial year. Read more: https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2024/06/illicit-drugs-government-spending-lowest-on-prevention-and-harm-reduction-shows-new-report

We advocate for a harm minimisation model similar to Portugal's successful approach, focusing on decriminalisation and public health.

By shifting focus from law enforcement to healthcare, we will address social issues caused by current drug policies. Support us in bringing about meaningful change.

https://www.fusionparty.org.au/policy_faq#drug-reform

#Fusion #VoteFusion #EndTheDrugWar #VoteForChange #DrugReform #Health #Safety #Decriminalisation #Legalisation #AusPol #HealthCare #HarmReduction #Treatment #Australia

Join us in building a better Australia! 🌱 We're dedicated to creating positive change through grassroots action and progressive policies. To make this vision a reality, we need your support as we rely on the generosity of our members. Donate today to help fund our movement and drive the change we all want to see. Together, we can create a brighter future for all Australians. 💪🇦🇺🚀

As we approach tax season, remember that donations to Fusion of up to $1500 are tax-deductible. It costs $2000 for a candidate to run in a federal election, so your support makes a big difference!

We are grateful for any amount you can give. ❤️

https://www.fusionparty.org.au/donate

#BetterAustralia #GrassrootsMovement #SupportChange #VoteForChange #VoteFusion #Fusion #Donate #Support #Community #Australia #Progressive #Tax #Auspol

David McBride, a whistleblower, has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison. His case highlights a troubling reality: the first person imprisoned in relation to Australian war crimes in Afghanistan is the one who exposed them, not the perpetrators.

This sends a chilling message to potential whistleblowers nationwide: speak out and risk everything. The impact on democracy is profound, matched only by the toll on McBride and his family. He's not alone – Richard Boyle faces trial later this year. We cannot allow this to continue.

The Federal Government possesses the authority to intervene in these instances, yet has neglected to do so, despite acknowledging the flaws in the laws designed to safeguard whistleblowers.

Join us in demanding a full pardon for McBride, an end to the prosecution of whistleblowers like Boyle, and urgent reform of whistleblower protections.

Whistleblower Justice Fund has a contact your MP tool available at this link:
https://www.droptheprosecutions.org.au/contact_mp

Our policy:
https://www.fusionparty.org.au/ethical_governance

#JusticeForWhistleblowers #Whistleblower #ProtectWhistleblowers #DropTheCharges #DropTheProsecutions #DavidMcBride #RichardBoyle #FreeAssange #VoteForChange #VoteFusion #Fusion #Auspol #Australia

We are disheartened by the major parties' lack of commitment to phasing out fossil fuels and their tepid approach to tackling the climate crisis. It's time for real action, not half measures.

For too long they have beaten around the bush on renewables action and not budged on lifting the nuclear ban, this includes joining in on fusion technology research.

Chris Bowen says we will use gas to prop up renewables at this stage; essentially the Morrison government's gas led recovery has been revived by the Albanese government, the 'Future Gas Strategy.'

Let's break the cycle of inaction and vote for a future that prioritises sustainability over short-term gains.

Our policies:
https://www.fusionparty.org.au/policy

https://www.weplanetaustralia.org/post/the-gas-led-recovery-never-went-away

#VoteForChange #VoteFusion #FusionPower #Fusion #Renewables #Nuclear #Gas #PhaseOutFossilFuels #Auspol #ClimateAction #ClimateEmergency #Australia

🔍💰 Big Fossil Fuel Donations & Dark Money in Aussie Politics. $62.2m undisclosed! Yet the majority of Aussie voters continue electing them in regardless! 😱💔

Major parties have received massive donations from fossil fuel giants, raising concerns about their commitment to the environment. And let's not forget the $62.2m in undisclosed dark money flowing between them! It's time for transparency and accountability!

🔔 Join the movement! Share this post to spread awareness about the significant fossil fuel donations and the undisclosed dark money permeating Australian politics. Together, let's demand openness, integrity, and a commitment to a sustainable future for our beautiful country! 🌏💚

https://www.acf.org.au/fossil-fuel-industry-donates-big-to-major-parties

Our policy:
https://www.fusionparty.org.au/ethical_governance

#CleanPoliticsNow #TransparencyMatters #ClimateAction #OurFutureOurChoice #BreakTheSilence #EthicalGovernance #AusPol #FusionParty #voteFusion #Fusion #ClimateEmergency

There's a bit of a headline-polling mismatch here. Raising JobSeeker got a plurality of support, and unlike in real voting, there weren't any preferences to give further info.

And just quietly... #voteFusion to support a $500/wk UBI.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/voters-favour-tax-breaks-childcare-subsidies-for-working-women-over-jobseeker-raise-20230419-p5d1li.html

It's hard to conclude anything other than "the government wants to know what porn you watch."

Stunts like this were bad when Stephen Conroy was the minister and they're still bad today.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/apr/04/labor-to-consider-age-verification-roadmap-for-restricting-online-pornography-access

#votePirate and #voteFusion for privacy rights

Have you ever wondered how votes are counted in Australia? Well, it's a bit different from other countries! Australia uses a preferential voting system, which means that voters rank the candidates in order of preference on their ballot paper.

When the votes are counted (EDIT: for the Lower House – i.e. House of Representatives — in a federal election or by-election), the first preference votes are tallied up. If a candidate has over 50% of the votes, they win outright. If not, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their second preference votes are distributed to the remaining candidates. Your second preference and so on carries the full value of your vote.

This process of elimination and preference distribution continues until one candidate has over 50% of the votes and is declared the winner. This means that even if your first preference candidate doesn't win, your vote can still have an impact on the outcome.

So next time you vote in an Australian election, remember to rank your preferred candidates in order of preference. Your vote could make all the difference!

Our website and policies:

https://www.fusionparty.org.au/

AEC how votes are counted and preferential voting:

https://www.aec.gov.au/voting/counting/

https://www.aec.gov.au/learn/preferential-voting.htm

Educational links:

https://youtu.be/bleyX4oMCgM

https://www.chickennation.com/voting/

#AustraliaVotes #Fusion #FusionParty #VoteFusion #AusPol #Government #EthicalGovernance #Education #Politics #Election #YourVoteMatters #PreferentialVoting