Intent: For the Commission to examine possible weaknesses in the legislative framework around political donations, and to ensure that civil society concerns about section 22 of the Electoral Act were being taken into account by the Commission in its review of the legislation.
Details: John Devitt and Alexander Chance met with Mr O'Leary and other (non-DPO) staff of the Electoral Commission on 9 July 2026 to discuss possible weaknesses in the legislative framework around political donations and the Commission's review of the Electoral Act.
John Devitt and Alexander Chance met with Mr O'Leary and other (non-DPO) staff of the Electoral Commission on 9 July 2026 to discuss possible weaknesses in the legislative framework around political donations and the Commission's review of the Electoral Act. - Meeting
Intent: For legislation to be passed granting working people the option to register to vote in their place of employment.
Details: Sent a letter to the Electoral Commission seeking their support for our most recent public policy initiative, seeking the right for local employees to choose to register to vote in local elections in the area they are employed. A copy of our policy document, Granting the Right to Register to Vote, f, ...
Intent: A number of politicians were invited to participate in the event, some as speakers and others as guests. The purpose of their involvement was to raise awareness and encourage support for strengthening policies and practices that enable and promote the political participation of migrants.Full support of EC and politicians to encourage political participation of migrants
Details: Invitation emails and Participation in in-person event (Diversity in Politics) at Mansion House on October 21st.
