2. Principles

We believe four key principles are central to a strong democracy: Political equality; Government of, by, and for the people; Empowered communities; and, Open government.

These principles focus on how we do democracy; they don’t seek to dictate outcomes, but to ensure that the rules of the game are as fair as they can be. While reform priorities may change, these principles offer a steady guide to ensure that we remain true to our democratic values.

These principles reflect the kind of inclusive, fair, and vibrant democracy that we believe all South Australians can support. We’ll be asking South Australians if they agree.

3. Ideas for democratic renewal in South Australia

The following ideas are proposed to kick-start a community conversation about ways to revitalise South Australian democracy. Each idea is designed to reflect one or more of the democratic principles outlined above. As consultation proceeds, some of these ideas will be sharpened to become strategies, forming the basis of an advocacy campaign.

DEM36 Resources

Here you'll find the Draft Charter to download, read, and share. You will also find background documents, discussion papers, and briefings as they are released.

— Draft Charter for Democratic Renewal PDF