🔍💰 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

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, 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

Early voting for the Aston by-election starts on Monday 20th March! Everyone who is eligible to vote in the electorate of Aston must vote by the 1st of April.

Voting in Australia is a straightforward process:

- Find your most convenient polling place: Check the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website (https://www.aec.gov.au/aston) or call the AEC (13 23 26).

- Get your name marked off: Once you arrive at the polling place, an AEC worker will check your name on the electoral roll. You do NOT need to provide identification at the polling place.

- Get your ballot paper: An AEC worker will give you a ballot paper which lists all the candidates who are running for the House of Representatives in your electorate.

- Number your candidates: Starting with the number “1” for your most preferred candidate, number the boxes next to the candidates in order of your preference. You must number every box on the ballot paper for your vote to be valid.

- Submit your ballot paper: After you have numbered all the boxes on the ballot paper, fold the paper and place it in the ballot box.

Remember, voting is not only your right as an Australian citizen, it's also your responsibility. So make sure you have your say and participate in shaping the future of your community. For more information on how to vote in the upcoming elections, visit the AEC website.

Our website and policies:

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

AEC HoR how to vote:

https://www.aec.gov.au/voting/how_to_vote/voting_hor.htm

#AustraliaVotes #Fusion #FusionParty #VoteFusion #AusPol #Government #EthicalGovernance #Education #Politics #Election #HouseOfRepresentatives #YourVoteMatters #AstonVotes #AstonVotes2023 #AstonishingAston

The ballot for the Aston by-election is finalised – 5 candidates, with Fusion candidate Owen Miller in position 1 at the top of the ballot.

Learn more about Owen here:

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

The AEC tweet:

https://twitter.com/AusElectoralCom/status/1634014673530937344?s=19

#AstonVotes #AstonVotes2023 #RoadmapToZero #ClimateRescue #TheBigSwitch #AusPol #AstonishingAston #voteFusion #Fusion #Aston #Melbourne #Victoria

Owen Miller's Reddit Ask Me Anything on r/AustralianPolitics is LIVE!!

Come ask him some questions!
https://www.reddit.com/r/AustralianPolitics/comments/11kr4h5/im_owen_miller_fusion_candidate_for_aston/

#AstonVotes #AstonVotes2023 #RoadmapToZero #ClimateRescue #TheBigSwitch #AusPol #AstonishingAston #VoteFusion #Aston #Melbourne #Victoria #Reddit #AMA #Australia

Thank you Star Mail News and Parker McKenzie for taking the time to talk to Owen and the great article.

The Fusion Party’s policies include drug legalisation, universal basic income and climate mobilisation.

Mr Miller said he sees technological and social solutions to many of society’s issues, but believes the major parties are ill-equipped to handle meaningful change.

“people overdosing on drugs, people turning to crime, I see them typically as just the sort of noticeable symptom of a deeper problem, that our society isn’t as best for people’s mental health as it could be,” he said.

https://ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-03-06/fusion-party-candidate-owen-miller-wants-to-see-government-embrace-technology-for-the-betterment-of-society/

Learn more about Owen for the Aston by-election

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

#AstonVotes #AstonVotes2023 #RoadmapToZero #ClimateRescue #TheBigSwitch #AusPol #AstonishingAston #VoteFusion #Aston #Victoria #Melbourne #StarMail #Australia

Did you go to a Clean Up Australia day event today? https://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au
Share a photo! 📸

It's always worth it to help clean up Australia, so let's make sure it stays beautiful! Remember to vote for system and policy change at the next election, for a cleaner parliament and clean energy. 🗑️♻️⚡️

#CleanUpAustralia #Fusion #VoteFusion #AusPol #Australia #KeepAustraliaBeautiful #Vote

Aston voters must be enrolled by 8pm TOMORROW Monday 6th March in order to vote in next month's Aston by-election.

Make sure your information is up to date now: https://www.aec.gov.au/enrol/update-my-details.htm

NSW voters should also check their enrolment for the NSW state election on Saturday 25th March.

#AstonVotes #AstonVotes2023 #RoadmapToZero #ClimateRescue #TheBigSwitch #AusPol #AstonishingAston #VoteFusion #Fusion #Australia #Melbourne #Victoria #VoteOwenMiller #NSW

Join the Zoom Q&A and monthly meeting today (Wed 01/03) at 7pm AEDT, it's less than half an hour away.
You will get to hear Owen's Aston by-election announcement, chat with the Policy Development Committee and get an introduction to Fusion's core values.

RSVP for the meeting link: https://www.fusionparty.org.au/meeting20230301

#AusPol #FusionParty #VoteFusion #Fusion #Meeting #Aston #Melbourne #Victoria #Australia #Policy #Values

Introducing Owen Miller, our candidate for the upcoming Aston federal by-election:

Owen's vision is for Aston to be Astonishing!

Owen studied robotics and computer science at the University of Sydney, and has worked in software engineering for over a decade. He has worked on the mind-reading recommender systems at Amazon, as well as 1- and 2-person startups in Sydney and New York. Owen currently works in real-world applications of blockchain technologies.

If you want a candidate who understands emerging technologies and wants to democratise them for the benefit of each other and our planet, then this election in Aston is your chance to make something incredible happen!

Owen's priority areas are Advancement & Innovation, Climate Rescue, and Civil & Digital Liberties.

Learn more about Owen: https://www.fusionparty.org.au/owen_miller_aston

#Fusion #VoteFusion #AusPol #Aston #Victoria #Election #ByElection #Australia

Former Social Services Minister Alan Tudge has announced his resignation from his eastern Melbourne seat of Aston. That means a by-election soon – probably in April.

It's always a good idea to check your details on the electoral roll to make sure they're up to date: https://check.aec.gov.au

Especially if you're in the suburbs of:
- Bayswater
- Boronia
- Ferntree Gully
- Knoxfield
- Rowville
- Scoresby
- The Basin
- Wantirna
- Wantirna South
(And parts of Lysterfield, Sassafras and Upper Ferntree Gully.)

Get ready for an interesting contest in a marginal seat!

#Aston #Melbourne #Australia #Fusion #Auspol #Byelection #voteFusion

Fusion supports lowering the voting age to 16, with voting for 16- and 17-year-olds to be optional. Society has advanced and times have changed, and suffrage should adapt with the times.

Exhibit A: school students are affected by policies like this. Have our politicians properly consulted citizens and experts in the aim to create effective and evidence-based policy?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-03/research-does-not-back-nsw-school-mobile-phone-ban-expert-says/101922944

#FairAndInclusive #voteFusion #Democracy #Education #Australia #Auspol

A note from long-term #secular organiser and 2022 Fusion candidate, Ian Bryce
--
"I have been posting ribbons on St Mary's for over a week now, with small bands of helpers.

Note the ribbon held by the statue of Mary MacKillop – she was fired for exposing pedophilia all that time ago – I think she would approve.

The Cathedral staff took to following me around and cutting my ribbons off! Except for one section where I placed a sign saying they were part of the healing process.

And we met with Cathedral management! I suggested that (in the long term) we designate one area where they would leave ribbons. They have been receptive."

See also: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/18/petty-ribbons-for-abuse-victims-removed-from-sydney-church-hosting-pell-funeral

#stmarys #marymackillop #auspol #fusionparty #voteFusion #fusion

Our informative presentation and discussion with Dr Jo Lackenby is now online!

What are the medical and research applications of #nuclear technology? What are the benefits and drawbacks of #NuclearPower? Watch it now and let us know what you think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA2fO3uliII

Be sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel to make sure you get notifications about new videos.

Whatever the future for nuclear fission, nuclear fusion research is a field that Australia should be at the forefront of. To make sure we don't lock ourselves out of future opportunities in fusion power, we support repealing the ban on nuclear energy. There is a parliamentary inquiry on the topic closing Monday 16th – add your voice! https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications/Nuclearprohibitions

#FusionParty #AusPol #voteFusion #NuclearEnergy #FutureFocused

The rich parties keep getting richer, with the $75+ million funding bill from the election paid by you, the taxpayers.

Each candidate pays $2,000 to get their name on a federal election ballot paper. Candidates who win at least 4% of the first preference vote (number "1" vote) are reimbursed a few dollars per vote. If you win 3.99% of the primary vote, you lose your money.

This is money down the drain for small party candidates, who rarely get reimbursed, and an easy money-spinner for the major parties who know they can get their election expenses paid for. Despite this unfair advantage, voters are rejecting the major parties in record numbers.

The 4% threshold is an unfair barrier that widens the gap between new and established participants in our democracy. We argued against this 4% threshold for funding in our recent submission: https://www.fusionparty.org.au/submission_2022_federal_election

Article:
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/millions-of-dollars-have-been-paid-out-to-political-parties-and-candidates-following-the-election-why/5juo1hv8c

#Fusion #FusionParty #AusPol #voteFusion #Australia #Donations #Funding #EthicalGovernance

Medicare-covered psychology sessions were increased from 10 to 20 per year in 2020 during the early days of Covid. Despite the positive outcomes, the government wants to reduce that back to 10 sessions from the start of the new year.

This shows an appalling lack of concern for mental health.
A rational and compassionate country invests in the health of its people, and Australians need to be able to access health care regardless of the amount of money in their pocket.

We believe the recommendations in the Federal Government review should be implemented.

https://theconversation.com/seeing-a-psychologist-on-medicare-soon-youll-be-back-to-10-sessions-but-we-know-thats-not-often-enough-194338

https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1093%2Fclipsy.9.3.329

Mental health should be covered by Medicare:
https://www.fusionparty.org.au/fair_inclusive_society

Please sign this petition to make 20 Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions a permanent change:
https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN4643/sign

Federal Government Review:
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/conclusions-and-recommendations-evaluation-of-the-better-access?language=en

#Fusion #FusionParty #AusPol #voteFusion #Australia #Medicare #MentalHealth #FairAndInclusiveSociety #UniversalPreventativeHealthcare

Kudos to Victorian Pride Centre for their handling of #GlitterNova. The event was shut down by aggressive opposition, showing clearly that there is far to go for LGBTIQ+ liberation 🌈

Here's to the success of the rescheduled event 🤞🦾

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

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-08/glitter-nova-youth-pride-celebration-postponed-protest-threat/101751478

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=517450287095023&id=100064901683766&mibextid=Nif5oz

#Fusion #FusionParty #AusPol #voteFusion #Australia #LGBTIQ #GlitterNova

We’re going back to the moon! After a couple of delays, NASA’s Artemis I mission is underway, with the Space Launch System taking off a few hours ago.

More on the Artemis mission: https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/

The Artemis Accords:

https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis-accords/

#Fusion #FusionParty #AusPol #voteFusion #Australia

Australia was one of the first signatories to the #Artemis Accords — a set of agreements for the peaceful and responsible exploration of the moon and our solar system. Pushing the boundaries of human knowledge benefits us all.

#ArtemisLaunch #Orion #voteFusion #Fusion #FusionParty #AusPol #Australia

And many thanks to our outgoing committee members for their hard work:

- Roger Whatling, President & Secretary
- Miles Whiticker, National Campaigns Coordinator
- Kammy Cordner Hunt, Registered Officer

Read more about Fusion and its origins here:

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

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#Fusion #FusionParty #AusPol #voteFusion #Australia