Our Policies
The Australian Centre Party exists to offer a new kind of politics — one grounded in evidence, balance, and real-world outcomes. Our policies aren’t shaped by ideology or tribal allegiance, but by what works. We start with facts, consult experts, and prioritise long-term public benefit over short-term headlines.
We believe Australians are tired of being offered a false choice between extremes. That’s why our platform focuses on practical solutions — from healthcare to housing, education to climate, justice to jobs. We aim to restore trust in public decision-making by keeping it honest, transparent, and accountable to the people it’s meant to serve.
Every policy we put forward is designed to be credible, costed, and fair — and to reflect the values of a country that believes in reason over rhetoric, unity over division, and progress that includes everyone.
Integrity in Public Office
Introduce a National Independent Integrity Commission with real teeth. Enforce transparency, ban political donations from lobbyists, and hold elected officials to account for misleading conduct.
Cost of Living Relief That Makes Sense
Review tax settings, housing affordability, and energy costs through an independent commission to recommend targeted, evidence-based relief — not band-aid handouts or populist slogans.
Climate Action That Works
Accelerate the clean energy transition using balanced, market-aware strategies that reduce emissions without compromising energy security or punishing families and businesses.
Education for the Future
Reform education funding and curricula to ensure equitable access, critical thinking, digital skills, and lifelong learning. De-politicise curriculum decisions through an independent education standards body.
Practical Health Reform
Boost access to GPs, mental health care, and regional health services. Strengthen Medicare sustainably by cutting waste, improving efficiency, and funding based on need, not postcode.
Affordable and Secure Housing
Support long-term reforms to increase housing supply and affordability through streamlined zoning, private and community partnerships, and sensible rent protections — without distorting the market.
A New Approach to Reconciliation
Partner with Indigenous communities to improve outcomes in health, education, and justice. Support locally led initiatives and historical honesty without political posturing.
Balanced Foreign Policy for a Changing World
Australia needs an independent, principled foreign policy that balances diplomacy, trade, security, and sovereignty. We support firm alliances — especially with liberal democracies — but reject simplistic alignment or ideological adventurism. Focus on regional engagement, multilateralism, and protecting Australia’s long-term strategic interests.
Digital Rights and AI Accountability
Enact a Digital Rights Bill protecting privacy, freedom from manipulation, and fair use of personal data. Regulate AI and algorithms for transparency and accountability.
Independent Media and Disinformation Reform
Support independent journalism. Strengthen protections against disinformation and foreign interference while safeguarding free speech and democratic engagement.
Evidence-Led Drug and Harm Reduction
Address substance use through proven harm-reduction strategies and health-based approaches. Review current drug laws through an evidence-based lens focused on outcomes, not ideology.
Rational Immigration
Promote skilled migration with a clear, fair, and corruption-free process. Address labour shortages, uphold humane treatment of asylum seekers, and stop political weaponisation of migration.
Secular, Inclusive Government
Ensure policymaking remains free from religious interference. Respect all faiths by keeping the state neutral. Champion pluralism, equality, and a shared civic space.
NDIS Integrity and Sustainability
The National Disability Insurance Scheme must be protected — and fixed. We support a full audit and redesign focused on long-term sustainability, removing inefficiencies and eliminating systemic rorts. Funding must go to people who genuinely need support, not middlemen exploiting loopholes. Integrity is essential for fairness.
A Strong, Sustainable Economy
We support a productive, innovation-driven economy that rewards enterprise while maintaining fairness. Rational tax reform, skills investment, small business support, and smarter regulation are all key. We reject populist spending sprees and ideological austerity — sound economics must serve the public interest.
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