Accountability and Honesty in Government

The Greens believe in doing politics differently. We do not accept political donations from big business, and we support public election funding as a way to end the practice of buying political influence.

The Greens believe that there should be more women in politics and we practice what we preach. Of all the Greens Senators to date, six out of seven have been women - a record unmatched by the other parties.

The Greens will:

• Stand up for the principles of honesty and accountability in government
• Require all government advertisements to publicise the full cost of the advertising campaign
• Overturn the changes to the Electoral Act that make it harder for young people and the homeless to get on the electoral roll
• Support the right of people from the age of 16 years to vote.