Leading research centre specialising in deliberative governance & democratic innovations at the University of Canberra.
Centre for Deliberative Democracy
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🎅 As the year comes to a close, we wish everyone a restful festive season and a happy New Year!
🙏 We thank to our amazing staff, students, associates, visitors and colleagues for their valuable contributions to our work throughout 2025.
😎 See you all next year!
The report shows almost one in two Australians (48%) prefer political decisions to be made through dialogue with citizens and affected groups. Very few favour decisions made by elected representatives without public input.
People often labelled “disillusioned” are among the most eager to participate in deliberative processes – they don’t want out, they want better ways in.
🛎️ New Centre Publication 🛎️
Dr Adele Webb examines why exposure to diverse viewpoints does not necessarily ease democratic tensions and can, in fact, intensify polarisation - and what kinds of design choices can help address this.
Read full article 👉 buff.ly/jd5ffw3
🔔NEW REPORT: Today the Centre for Deliberative Democracy releases new research showing Australians favour a more engaged democracy. A survey of 4200 adults shows strong support for governments listening between elections and creating deliberative spaces for people to shape decisions. bit.ly/3KE7Lfw
Read Bridging the Gap here ⤵️https://bit.ly/3KE7Lfw
More than half (54%) see deliberative forums as evidence that politicians are responsive – that they value the ideas and experiences of ordinary people.
📸 Some highlights from this year’s AusPSA Conference in Melbourne - a great few days of panels, conversations, and reconnecting with colleagues across the discipline.
🙏 A huge thank you to the organising committee and the @unimelb.bsky.social for an excellent program and hosting us so warmly.
