Although some governments in Australia have started to move forward with integrity work, the journey for achieving truth-telling, integrity supporting behaviours and anti-corruption practices by our politicians has a long way to go.   Our politicians should take note – and more importantly action – to re-build trust in our democracy.    http://newsletter.oecd.org/q/13VJAKVtHn36bVRDKwbK6/wv   http://newsletter.oecd.org/c/147yQDTZ1n713MF8T3WAk3e6Z     2022 OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum: 30 March - 1 April

In the wake of disaster, communities usually end up with a bigger headache - piles of donated goods that aren't needed or suitable, and which end up as landfill. Giveit.org.au is a platform that allows people to offer donations but they are only accepted once a person or agency in a disaster area has identified a  need. Donations of cash are also tax deductible.  https://uat.givit.org.au/about-us/our-work-in-disasters

As we head toward the 2022 Australian Federal Election, our politicians highlight the need for community sacrifice in the face of

For the first time for many Australians, a view of a generally stable planet and world order is being challenged.   We have two major powers seeking to undermine liberal democratic government systems and a planet reacting negatively to the strains we are imposing.   In the past, Australians have been willing to make economic and life sacrifices to defend our liberty and leave a positive legacy.   Australians need to re-engage with our political processes and ensure that our governments have the courage, conviction, and capability to effectively lead us through challenges to world order and global sustainability.   https://www.democraticrenewal.org.au/  

We will only intrude on people’s lives when a demonstrated and substantial need to do so exists.   When action is required, we will always seek to find the “common interest solution” that the majority can accept.  Our policy formulation, taxing, spending and donations approach will be evidence-based, fully transparent and consultative.   We will establish caps on political donations and spending, with a real-time declaration of money donated and spent and criminal penalties for non-compliance.All our politicians will sign a binding oath always to serve the country honestly and in the community’s best interests and be held legally accountable.