Exercising our democratic muscles – living democracy into being

Zoom Event

July 2 Time 1400 – 1515 Venue – Zoom What does it look like to be exercising our own democratic muscles in a way which actively withdraws consent from the existing systems? Speakers: Tim Hollo, Mark Spain This session picks up from the Canberra Conversations event in May which left … Read More

Active Democracy Bean Together, Yes conversations support session

Zoom Event

Active Democracy Bean's focus this year is having respectful conversations and encouraging community engagement with the Referendum on the First Nations Voice to Parliament.  This will be done within the framework of ADB supporting a Yes vote.  ADB are running this event by zoom to as a Together, Yes conversation. … Read More

Active Democracy Bean Together, Yes conversations support session

Zoom Event

Active Democracy Bean's focus this year is having respectful conversations and encouraging community engagement with the Referendum on the First Nations Voice to Parliament.  This will be done within the framework of ADB supporting a Yes vote.  ADB are running this event by zoom to as a Together, Yes conversation. … Read More

2023 CAPaD AGM

Zoom Event

Members and current supporters will be notified of the link and passcode. If you would like to join in please contact us.  

Living democracy into being

Zoom Event

Third in this series of Canberra Conversations about living democracy, we will explore in more depth how to build new political systems to which we can transfer our consent. When: Aug 20, 2023 02:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwodeqtqD4oH9N5h3lUnOeA8miMI3YmUP9G After registering, you will receive … Read More

Active Democracy Bean Together, Yes conversations support session

Zoom Event

Active Democracy Bean's focus this year is having respectful conversations and encouraging community engagement with the Referendum on the First Nations Voice to Parliament.  This will be done within the framework of ADB supporting a Yes vote.  ADB are running this event by zoom to as a Together, Yes conversation. … Read More

Knowing ourselves – an early step in local democracy

Zoom Event

12 Months out from the next ACT election, what do Canberrans think about living in Canberra? Place Score surveys local government areas across Australia each year to find out what locals think is good, and not so good, about their local area. Some of you may have filled in this … Read More

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Democracy in Action! Conversation 1 of 3

St James Uniting Church Hall, 40 Gillies Street, Curtin, ACT, Australia

19th October is an ACT election. Democracy isn’t just voting; it is holding those we vote for to account for what they do for us. And, how they do it. This year we want you to help redefine how we assess candidates, setting the stage for an Assembly that truly … Read More

Beyond the talk! – Indigenous-led solutions NOW! – AD Bean event

Tuggeranong Community Centre Hall 155 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway, ACT, Australia

Plans for the Campaign Information Session on Sunday 26 May from 3-5pm at the Tuggeranong Community Centre are progressing. You can register here The campaign name and key messages will be announced in a few weeks following discussion with Indigenous representatives and ANTaR ACT. This session is for anyone who … Read More

To what extent is local governance in Australia an institution for deliberative power-sharing? Zoom Event

Scope for democracy at the local municipal / town / suburb government level is rich. This session will explore how political power is shared via deliberation, especially democratic innovations, in three Australian local governments. I am also exploring the democratic, political and institutional conditions for power-sharing in Australian local governments. … Read More

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