AWAVA's Election Report CardThis will be the last Round Up prior to the federal election on 21 May 2022. AWAVA has however produced its election report card which will be updated right up until election day when and if new and relevant policies are released by the major parties. The report card compares and contrasts ten key policy areas, including women’s specialist services, housing, the NDIS, the caring workforce and the just use of power.
AWAVA does not endorse candidates or parties, but we do encourage our friends and supporters to consider party policies and the impact these might have on the various dimensions of equality and on the safety of women, children and non-binary people.
When casting a vote it is worth remembering that each voter decides their own preferences. You can accept or reject ‘how-to-vote’ cards, and you do not have to follow their suggestions. The Australian Electoral Commission has excellent online resources including practice ballot papers.
Your vote is important, and is both a right and a privilege. We are again including a special section on election policy analysis to help well-informed decision-making.
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