A last-minute rush to pass electoral reforms through parliament has raised concerns from community groups, charities, and the federal crossbench.
It’s the first time any government has made significant changes to the voting and campaigning process in decades.
But many independent MPs say it could signal the ‘death of democracy’ in Australia.
Image: Independent MPs Monique Ryan, Zali Steggall, Kate Chaney, and Helen Haines | Noah Secomb
Produced By: Noah Secomb
Featured In Story: Sophie Scamps – Independent Member for Mackellar, Saffron Zomer – Executive Director · Australian Democracy Network, Larissa Waters – Greens Senator , Kate Chaney – Independent MP, Andrew Wilkie – Independent MP, Zali Steggall – Independent Member for Warringah, and
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 13 February 2025