Cost of Living
The Cost of Living Has Never Been Higher — And It’s Only Getting Worse
Australians are facing unprecedented financial pressure. Everyday essentials like food, fuel, rent, and utilities are becoming unaffordable for far too many families. The rising cost of living is no longer a temporary issue — it’s a crisis that demands immediate action.
Energy
Our Energy Systems Are Failing — And Both Major Parties Are to Blame
Australia is facing an energy crisis that was entirely predictable — yet no one in power had the foresight or courage to stop it.
By prematurely closing down proven, reliable coal-fired power stations without a proper replacement strategy, both major parties have put our country at risk. The rushed rollout of solar and wind power — while well-intentioned — has been too little, too late to fill the energy gap.
Now Australians are left paying the price — with higher power bills, unstable energy supplies, and the looming threat of blackouts during peak demand.
Taxation Pressures
Australia’s Businesses Are Collapsing — And the Government Is to Blame
We are witnessing a record number of businesses going under — not because they failed, but because the government has crushed them under the weight of rising taxes, runaway spending, and reckless policies.
Both major parties have driven Australia down this path. Instead of addressing the real issues — like economic mismanagement, poor planning, and wasteful spending — they’ve doubled down on short-term fixes designed to win votes rather than secure our future.
The result?
Small businesses are shutting down at record rates.
Families are losing their income and financial security.
Communities are being hollowed out as local businesses disappear.
This isn’t just an economic issue — this is a national crisis.
Australian Military and Defence
Australia’s Defence Force is in Crisis — And It’s Putting Our Nation at Risk
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been neglected for far too long. Our brave warfighters are being asked to defend this country with crumbling infrastructure, outdated equipment, and limited resources — all while living in substandard accommodation that fails to meet even basic expectations.
The reality is simple: Australia is dangerously unprepared to defend itself.
As an island nation with vast coastlines, we are isolated in the world. If conflict arises, we will stand alone, and right now, we lack the resources, equipment, and manufacturing capabilities to sustain a prolonged defence effort.
Our national security is being treated as an afterthought — and that needs to change immediately.
Infrastructure
Reclaiming Australia’s Housing Future – Through Infrastructure, Not Interference
Australia is facing a housing supply crisis — not because the private sector isn’t willing to build, but because the basic infrastructure isn’t there to support it, and the approval systems are painfully slow.
Instead of empowering the domestic development industry, the government has committed over $26 billion to housing initiatives that are:
What we lack is:
This is not a supply-side problem — it’s an infrastructure problem, and a government interference problem.
We don’t need more government-funded houses. We need government-funded enabling works, fast-tracked DA systems, and clear, transparent frameworks that let the domestic market do what it does best — build homes.
Let’s cancel the policies that aren’t delivering. Let’s reinvest that $26.85 billion into nationwide infrastructure upgrades, regional water projects, and DA process reform.
Let the market build. Just get out of the way.
Healthcare
Australia’s Healthcare System is in Crisis — And Both Major Parties Are to Blame
Our healthcare system — once regarded as one of the best in the world — is now on the brink of collapse. For years, both Labor and Liberal governments have had the power to fix this failing system, yet both have refused to take meaningful action.
Instead of developing a long-term strategy to ensure Australians have access to timely, quality healthcare, they’ve let the system deteriorate while ignoring warning signs.
The Reality of Our Healthcare Crisis
Australians are now facing:
1) Record ambulance wait times — With callouts delayed for hours, people are being left to suffer in pain or risk their lives waiting for emergency care.
2) Hospital ramping at crisis levels — Emergency departments are overwhelmed, forcing ambulances to queue outside hospitals for hours, delaying care for those in desperate need.
Severe staff shortages — There are not enough doctors, nurses, and paramedics to meet demand, putting dangerous pressure on exhausted healthcare professionals.
3)Lack of local medical manufacturing — Australia imports most of its vital medicines and medical equipment, leaving us vulnerable to supply chain issues and global shortages.
4)Inaccessible specialists and treatments — Long waiting lists for vital treatments are leaving Australians in pain, deteriorating further while they wait.
Education
Australia’s Education System is Declining — And Both Major Parties Are to Blame
Australia’s education system is no longer delivering the results our children deserve. Our students are slipping behind global standards in core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy — subjects that are vital to both individual success and the future prosperity of our nation.
Instead of focusing on the essential skills that set students up for life, schools have become increasingly focused on ideological messaging — often at the expense of practical education and career preparation.
Meanwhile, trades and vocational training — the backbone of our construction, manufacturing, and essential service industries — have been chronically underfunded, leaving employers unable to find the skilled workers they desperately need.
The rising cost of education — from school fees to skyrocketing university debt — is forcing many families to make difficult choices, compromising on quality education simply because they can’t afford better.
As a result, students are leaving school without the financial literacy, practical skills, or job readiness they need to succeed.
This has created a generation of Australians who are less prepared for the workforce, less equipped to manage their own finances, and less capable of contributing to a stable, productive economy.
Youth Crime
Youth Crime is Out of Control — And It’s the Result of Weak Leadership and Poor Accountability
Australia is facing a youth crime crisis that is spiraling out of control. Rising rates of youth violence, gang crime, and repeat offences are devastating communities, leaving everyday Australians feeling unsafe in their own neighborhoods.
For too long, the system has failed to deliver meaningful consequences for young offenders. Instead of enforcing accountability and teaching responsibility, politicians have allowed misguided “soft-on-crime” policies to take hold.
As a result, young offenders face minimal consequences, giving them little reason to change their behavior. Repeat offenders — some with dozens of prior arrests — are routinely allowed back into the community, emboldened by a system that fails to correct their actions.
At the same time, social media addiction, excessive screen time, and the rise of toxic online trends are fueling youth mental health issues — leaving many young Australians disconnected from their families, disengaged from education, and drawn to destructive behavior.
This is a crisis born from poor discipline, failed policies, and a lack of accountability — and now, Australian families are paying the price.
Environmental Red Tape
Environmental Mismanagement — Red Tape is Crippling Growth and Development
Australia’s environmental protection framework — intended to safeguard our natural resources — has been hijacked by excessive bureaucracy, red tape, and misguided policies that are stifling growth, blocking progress, and hurting the very communities it claims to protect.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) — once meant to ensure responsible development — has become a bloated, inefficient roadblock that delays critical projects for years, often without sound environmental justification.
Instead of promoting balanced development that protects both the environment and the economy, the EPA has evolved into a politically driven bureaucracy that favors ideological agendas over practical solutions.
Water Security
Water Security — An Overlooked Crisis That Threatens Our Future
Water is the lifeblood of our nation — yet both Labor and Liberal governments have failed to take this most basic issue seriously. While they waste billions on ineffective policies and political agendas, Australia’s rural communities, farmers, and industries are being left to struggle, suffer, and survive without the resources they need.
Our country is facing two major water crises — drought and flooding — and both have been ignored for far too long.
Cyber Security – National Security
National Cybersecurity Risks — A Major Threat to Australia’s Security and Stability
Australia’s critical infrastructure, banking systems, and essential utilities are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, yet both Labor and Liberal governments have failed to take this threat seriously.
Our government has been too slow to act, too complacent in its approach, and too reliant on outdated security measures that have left Australia dangerously exposed to both foreign threats and criminal cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity is no longer just a technology issue — it’s a national security priority. If these vulnerabilities remain unaddressed, Australians face the risk of:
Power grid failures disrupting homes, businesses, and vital services.
Banking system breaches compromising the financial security of families and businesses.
Government database leaks exposing the private information of millions of Australians.
Supply chain sabotage that could cripple food supply, healthcare services, and critical infrastructure.
In today’s digital world, failing to secure Australia’s cyber frontlines is as dangerous as leaving our borders unguarded.
Political Corruption and Influence
Corruption and Corporate Influence — Politics Has Been Bought and Paid For
For decades, both Labor and Liberal governments have allowed corporate influence to shape Australia’s political landscape — and now the consequences are undeniable.
Political decisions are no longer being made in the best interests of the Australian people. Instead, they are driven by lobbyists, big business, and corrupt union leaders who manipulate government policy to serve their own agendas.
The Labor Party’s deep ties with the unions are particularly alarming. Corruption within the union movement has been widely exposed, revealing organized crime links, bikie thugs, and financial manipulation that diverts taxpayer money away from essential services and into the pockets of corrupt union leaders.
Meanwhile, the Liberal Party has long been controlled by corporate interests, ensuring multinational companies exploit legal loopholes to minimize taxes, ship profits offshore, and gain political influence — all at the expense of hard-working Australians.
This culture of backroom deals, favors, and special treatment is bleeding the nation dry, with billions of taxpayer dollars mismanaged, wasted, or funnelled into private hands every year.
Family Law Reform
Family Law Reform — A Broken System That Fails Parents and Children
Australia’s family law system has been failing families for decades. Both Labor and Liberal governments have allowed the system to deteriorate, ignoring repeated calls for meaningful reform. The result is a system that has become a legal battlefield, where families are torn apart, children are emotionally scarred, and parents are financially devastated.
Instead of placing the welfare of the child at the heart of family law, the system has become a tool for manipulation, financial exploitation, and revenge — with innocent families left to suffer.
The Reality of Australia’s Broken Family Law System
Child maintenance payments are frequently abused, with some parents using them as a tool for control, revenge, or financial exploitation — rather than genuinely supporting the welfare of the child.
The system often places unfair financial pressure on parents, driving many into poverty or forcing them to abandon career opportunities just to meet excessive demands.
False accusations in custody battles can devastate innocent parents, yet there are often no meaningful penalties for those who manipulate the system.
The family court process is slow, complex, and expensive, often dragging out disputes for years — with the biggest victims being the children caught in the middle.
Many children are denied meaningful relationships with one of their parents because of biased rulings or manipulated custody arrangements.
In some cases, good parents are treated as financial targets, expected to fund an ex-partner’s lifestyle with no accountability for how child maintenance is spent.
For too long, the system has treated parents — particularly fathers — as nothing more than wallets, while ignoring their role as loving, caring, and capable parents.
Instead of protecting families, the system has created broken homes, financial ruin, and lifelong emotional scars.
National Homelessness
Homelessness and Social Crisis — A National Disgrace That Demands Urgent Action
Homelessness in Australia has reached historic highs, with thousands of vulnerable Australians left without shelter, security, or hope. Despite repeated warnings and clear evidence of a worsening crisis, both Labor and Liberal governments have ignored the growing issue, leaving countless families, veterans, elderly citizens, and young Australians trapped in cycles of poverty.
Rising housing costs, stagnant wages, and a severe lack of mental health support have pushed more Australians to the brink. Families are being forced out of the housing market, workers are struggling to pay rent, and those who fall on hard times often face a system that offers little more than temporary fixes rather than meaningful solutions.
The situation is made worse by a lack of support services for those seeking to regain their independence. Many Australians experiencing homelessness are left with nowhere to turn — unable to secure employment, stable housing, or access mental health treatment.
Instead of stepping in with bold, effective reforms, both major parties have allowed the crisis to worsen. Australians in desperate need of help are being ignored, forgotten, and left behind.
Your Voice, Your Future — Shaping Australia’s Future Together
At the Federation of Australia, we believe that real solutions come from real people — not just politicians behind closed doors.
Our first step is simple yet crucial: Put our policies out there and invite Australians to contribute.
We’ve developed a comprehensive set of policies designed to fix the broken systems that have held our country back. But we also recognize that no single person, party, or movement has all the answers. That’s why we’re inviting you, the Australian people, to help us improve them.
We want to create an open forum for ideas, where every Australian has the opportunity to share their thoughts, concerns, and solutions. If you see a way to improve one of our policies — or have an idea we haven’t yet considered — we want to hear from you.
This isn’t about politics — it’s about building a better future together.