Australians deserve a democracy that works for them – not one dominated by corporate influence and backroom deals. Major parties accept millions in opaque donations from big business, allowing policy to be shaped by hidden interests instead of everyday Australians.

I support increasing transparency on political influence, including real-time disclosure of donations, public ministerial diaries, and bans on “cash-for-access” schemes. We must strengthen the National Anti-Corruption Commission by expanding investigative powers, ensuring public hearings for serious cases, and protecting whistleblowers.

We should also end politicians giving plum jobs to their friends and colleagues. I support independent Dr Sophie Scamp's proposed legislation to end 'jobs for mates' so we have truly independent appointments to key institutions such as the ART and the ABC.