Democracy is not a spectator sport – it requires citizens to be informed, engaged and active in their political system. Research suggests that trusted outcomes are achieved when a diverse and representative group of citizens, randomly selected, deliberate together. The newDemocracy movement believes there is a better way to do democracy.
The newDemocracy Foundation is an independent, non-partisan research organisation aiming to identify improvements to our democratic process – it suggests that we don’t need better politicians, we need a better political system.
Professor Gallop, Chair of the Research Committee of the NewDemocracy Foundation, will explain the principles and purpose of the NewDemocracy movement.
This thought-provoking examination of Australia’s democratic processes will be the closing event for the Hawke Centre’s 2013 program – taking place on 20 November.
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