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We care about what’s happening around us, sometimes so much that we are moved to put pen to paper and write about it. Here you will find articles we have written and publications for download.
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We care about what’s happening around us, sometimes so much that we are moved to put pen to paper and write about it. Here you will find articles we have written and publications for download.
We have been observing the qualities of people who are actively engaged in their democracy. The good news is we all have these qualities – we just need to find ways to use them!
When we don’t seek to convince, people hear more and learn more.
We’ve recently worked with Aaron Violi MP to undertake a deliberative process with his electorate of Casey on The Voice Referendum.
We were chuffed to be interviewed by Dr Lyn Carson from the New Democracy Foundation for their “Facilitating Public Deliberation” podcast series. This podcast reflects on the virtual Citizens’ Jury which we ran in March 2020 – under the shadow of Covid-19
We published our reflections in InDaily in 2019 about how important it is to involve community in reform.
The problems of Government are a consequence of a paucity of process – for which we are all responsible. Here we make a case for ‘slow policy’.
As conveners of the worlds’ largest citizens’ jury on nuclear waste storage in South Australia we explore the trend towards individualism, its consequences for public policy and the opportunities offered by deliberative democracy in forging a new way forward. We shared our experience in The Mandarin.
Deliberative processes result in moderate, practical, and balanced recommendations. See here our review of work across the world which proves this.
If so, register to be part of our Deliberative Army by leaving your details here. We will be in touch to give you ‘irregular’ updates and information, but most importantly you will be added to our army of active citizens. By registering, we may contact you to seek your interest to be involved as a participant in a deliberative process.
“The facilitation was described universally as brilliant – sensational! I can’t tell you how many compliments we have had about the summit.”
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DemocracyCo’s work is undertaken on the lands and waters of Australia’s First Nations people. As we collaborate together, democracyCo looks to our First Nations people, the worlds oldest living culture, for guidance that will help sustain our connection to Country and inform the work that we do to bring people together. Our work is in service to Reconciliation and to moving forward together.
