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 questions are intended to kick-start a community conversation about ways to revitalise South Australian democracy. Each question is designed to reflect or embody one or more of the democratic principles outlined above. As consultation proceeds and reform proposals generated, they will be sharpened to become ‘demands’, forming the basis of an advocacy campaign for change.