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Who are you going to vote for? It's up to you to decide! But why not learn about the parties in advance? Here is a list of policies summarised for EVERY SINGLE FEDERALLY REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTY IN AUSTRALIA JUST IN TIME FOR THE 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION! In this episode I'll go over what the different political parties stand for and what the major, minor, and micro parties promising this election to help you be informed when you go to the polls.Of course, this is just a summary and isn't a comprehensive list. There's more to all of these parties so I recommend you do further research to help shape your opinion, this is just a starting point to help you understand the differences between parties. And, of course, examine any independents running your area as well!Find out what candidates are running in your area visit https://aec.gov.au/ Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplainedLike Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388Chapters:0:00 Intro2:28 Animal Justice Party3:21 Australian Christians4:11 Australian Citizens Party5:20 Australian Democrats6:42 Australian Greens8:55 Australian Labor Party11:41 Australia's Voice13:05 Better Together Party15:00 Centre Alliance16:25 The Coalition17:16 Country Liberal Party (NT)17:52 Liberal Party of Australia19:31 National Party20:20 National Party WA20:50 Dai Le & Frank Carbone WSC22:35 David Pocock23:53 Family First25:11 FUSION | Planet Rescue | Whisteblower Protection | Innovation27:05 Gerard Rennick People First28:47 HEART (Health Environmental Accountability Rights Transparency)30:15 Indigenous - Aboriginal Party of Australia31:21 Jacqui Lambie Network32:45 Katter's Australian Party34:03 Kim for Canberra34:28 Legalise Cannabis Australia35:26 Libertarian Party37:19 Pauline Hanson's One Nation39:10 Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party41:01 Socialist Alliance43:31 Sustainable Australia - Universal Basic Income45:33 Tammy Tyrell for Tasmania46:14 The Great Australian Party48:20 Trumpet of Patriots50:41 Victorian Socialists53:10 OutroAuspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.
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