PRESS RELEASE: Australians for Better Government Calls for Citizens Initiated Veto Amid Political Broken Promises
PRESS RELEASE: Australians for Better Government Calls for Citizens Initiated Veto Amid Political Broken Promises
Australians for Better Government is calling for the urgent introduction of a Citizens Initiated Veto (CIV) mechanism to empower everyday Australians to repeal legislation and bills that betray political promises or undermine the public interest.
Australians for Better Government believes CIV would repair faith in democracy by ensuring that major legislative changes with significant community impact cannot be imposed without genuine popular consent.
PRESS RELEASE: Australians for Better Government Calls for Caution on ASIO Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025
PRESS RELEASE: Australians for Better Government Calls for Caution on ASIO Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025
Australians for Better Government (ABG) urges the Senate to carefully scrutinise the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025 before expanding the scope of ASIO and make compulsory questioning powers permanent.
With a Senate vote expected before the end of April, the time for meaningful safeguards is now.
ABG representative, Debra Yuille said, “ABG recognises that ASIO plays a vital role in protecting Australians from serious threats. However, extraordinary coercive powers must require exceptional justification, rigorous independent oversight, and periodic democratic renewal”.
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