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25.01.2022 Better-funded science can avoid health crises. Here's why. https://www.democrats.org.au/better-funded-science-can-avo/

23.01.2022 Select committee no substitute It is somewhat reassuring that a Senate Select Committee has been established to ‘inquire into the Australian Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.’ However, it is still preferable for Parliament to sit. https://www.democrats.org.au/select-committee-no-substitute/

23.01.2022 Some people on Facebook asked:What’s the point in having flu vaccine in 2020 with the social distancing practices we have to prevent COVID-19? Should we not get the flu? Well, our answer to that is, if people are indeed social distancing, why do we still have such rising numbers of COVID-19? Are you sure EVERYONE is social distancing acceptably? If you caught the flu, your immune system will be weakened, so if you came in contact with COVID-19 as well, you may be in bigger ...trouble. Don’t assume just because you’re young, you cannot get very sick or die from either flu or COVID-19 (Source: https://www.facebook.com/533sandgateroad)

21.01.2022 https://www.democrats.org.au/a-reflection-interesting-read/

20.01.2022 There's an app for that https://www.democrats.org.au/theres-an-app-for-that/

20.01.2022 Our ABC ... It is now more important than ever to ensure that Australian institutions like the ABC are protected and adequately funded so that they can continue to provide, independent and fact-based news to Australians.

18.01.2022 George Pell conviction quashed by High Court At 12.30pm today George Pell was released from Barwon Prison, the High Court saying there was "a significant possibility that an innocent person has been convicted https://www.democrats.org.au/george-pell-conviction-quashe/

17.01.2022 https://www.democrats.org.au/no-easy-solutions-to-the-drou/

17.01.2022 https://www.democrats.org.au/flaws-in-health-system-exposed/

16.01.2022 https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

14.01.2022 Useful read: https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-culls-regiona/12116370

11.01.2022 Why join? If you want an Australia that is inclusive, compassionate and community-focussed; environmentally sustainable and economically responsible, joining the Democrats is a good first step in making that happen. We are here to safeguard democracy through good governance and decisions based on evidence. Our promise is to be truthful, act with integrity, be collaborative and to look out for humanity and the planet... If these are your aspirations too, why not apply to join and work with us to make it happen? What it means to be a member The Democrats take democracy seriously. Members vote on policy and elect parliamentary leaders and national and state executives. They also get a say on priorities for action. Only members can stand for us in elections. Only members can speak and campaign on behalf of the party. Belonging has other benefits too. Being part of a team means sharing ideas, doing research and collaborating on work that is worthwhile. Join the national political conversation!

10.01.2022 https://www.democrats.org.au/democracy-under-threat/

09.01.2022 It would seem The Australian Newspaper lifted some hobby modelling off Twitter and then falsely claimed it was 'leaked' by the Victorian Govt.

08.01.2022 Why it matters, to people near you. To your loved ones.

07.01.2022 Defend democracy Barry Jones says 40 years ago he feared it would require a great crisis to bring a more rational, evidence-based approach to long term problems. https://www.democrats.org.au/defend-democracy/

05.01.2022 657 private hospitals will be integrated into our public hospital system adding 34,000 hospital beds and their personal protective and other equipment to the Coviod-19 cause. This is reassuring but it does raise a few questions. This is clearly a rescue package for the private hospital sector but why did the Government suddenly stop all ‘elective’ surgery in the first place? Was it the intention to bring these hospitals more willingly to the negotiating table? The plan will... cost $1.3 billion, but the Government insists it will spend more if needed but it’s not clear whether services will be free for all patients. Health Ministert Hunt’s press release: In conjunction with Commonwealth, State and Territory Health Ministers, private hospitals will support the COVID-19 response through services including but not limited to: Hospital services for public patients both positive and negative for COVID19. Category 1 elective surgery. Utilisation of wards and theatres to expand ICU capacity. Accommodation for quarantine and isolation cases where necessary, and safety procedures and training are in place, including: Cruise and flight covid-19 passengers. Quarantine of vulnerable members of the community. Isolation of infected vulnerable COVID-19 patients. Hooray to quarantine and isolation accommodation! Minister Hunt also says the deal will: Allow activities such as non-urgent elective surgery to resume and accelerate at the appropriate time, once the COVID-19 pandemic recedes. So, business as usual, or is this nationalisation of private hospitals? Maybe not such a bad idea https://www.democrats.org.au/finally-private-hospitals-bro/

05.01.2022 Here is a link to information about some of the support available: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//750-one-economic-sup

04.01.2022 Working together to overcome Covid-19 When we come out on the other side of this pandemic it will show that decisive leadership, the courage to act quickly and strategically is crucial. https://www.democrats.org.au/working-together-to-overcome-/

02.01.2022 Lockdown working https://www.democrats.org.au/lockdown-working/