The Great Political Illusion – Why Australians Have No Real Say in National Decisions

By Vincent Marty – Founder of Aussies Power

Introduction: The Illusion of Democracy in Australia

Australians are told they live in a democratic society, where elections allow them to choose their leaders and shape the country’s future.

But here’s the truth: Voting every few years does not give citizens real control over their country. Once politicians are elected, they are free to ignore public opinion, push corporate-backed agendas, and make decisions that serve their own interests rather than those of the people.

This is not real democracy—it’s an illusion designed to keep Australians believing they have power, while the real decisions are made behind closed doors.

The only way to fix this is to replace politician-controlled governance with direct democracy, where Australians vote directly on policies rather than electing self-serving representatives.

This article exposes the myth of political control in Australia and explains why Aussies Power is the only solution to return real decision-making power to the people.

1. The Reality of Australian Elections: You’re Not Really Choosing Anything

Most Australians believe voting gives them control over their government. But in reality, elections are tightly controlled to limit public influence.

Here’s why:

  • The Two-Party System Means There Is No Real Choice – Whether Labor or the Coalition wins, the same corporations, lobbyists, and donors continue to shape policies.

  • Pre-Selected Candidates – Most "choices" on your ballot are career politicians chosen by party insiders, not true representatives of the people.

  • Party Policies Are Decided Before You Vote – Politicians don’t ask for public input on laws—they announce policies, and voters must accept them.

This means that even though millions of Australians vote, they have no say in the actual decisions that shape their lives.

Under Aussies Power’s model, citizens would vote directly on policies—removing the need for politicians to “interpret” public will.

2. Politicians Ignore Public Opinion – The System is Designed That Way

Even when Australians overwhelmingly support or oppose a policy, politicians frequently ignore public opinion.

Some recent examples:

  • In 2019, over 70% of Australians supported stronger climate action, yet the government continued approving new coal and gas projects.

  • A majority of Australians wanted stronger protections for renters and affordable housing, yet laws continue to favour property developers and investors.

  • Thousands protested against mandatory data collection laws, but legislation passed anyway—expanding government surveillance powers.

Why does this happen? Because politicians don’t have to listen to the people once they are in power.

With Aussies Power, this would not be possible, as every law would require direct citizen approval before passing.

3. Who Really Controls Government? (Hint: It’s Not You)

The biggest myth in politics is that citizens control government through voting. In reality, major policies are shaped before elections even take place, by the following groups:

  • Corporate Lobbyists – Business groups pressure politicians to pass laws that benefit corporations over the public.

  • Political Donors – Large campaign contributions ensure that both major parties protect donor interests.

  • Bureaucratic Elites – Government advisors and unelected officials often have more influence over policies than voters do.

This means that even when Australians vote, the true power lies elsewhere. The only way to return control to the public is to replace this broken system with a direct democracy model.

Aussies Power removes the middlemen and the backroom deals, ensuring that laws are made by the people, for the people.

4. Why Representative Democracy is No Longer Necessary

Representative democracy was useful in the past, when information traveled slowly and governments needed elected officials to act on behalf of citizens.

But today, secure digital systems allow every citizen to participate in decision-making directly. This eliminates the need for politicians and creates a government truly controlled by the people.

Countries like Switzerland and Taiwan are already using elements of direct democracy, showing that:

  • Laws can be decided by public vote, not politicians.

  • Secure digital voting ensures transparency and participation.

  • Government works better when people—not parties—decide policies.

Aussies Power is taking these ideas further by proposing a fully citizen-led governance system where Australians vote on policies directly through a secure, tamper-proof platform.

5. The Aussies Power Solution: Real Democracy, Not Just an Illusion

Aussies Power introduces a direct democracy model that replaces the outdated election-based system.

Under this system:

  • Politicians are no longer needed – Laws are proposed and voted on directly by citizens.

  • Every Australian has an equal say in national policies, not just once every few years, but whenever a major decision is needed.

  • Corruption is eliminated, because lobbyists and corporations can’t “donate” to influence public votes.

This puts control where it belongs—with the people.

Final Thoughts: Will Australians Keep Accepting the Illusion?

Australia is not a real democracy—it is a controlled system where citizens get just enough voting power to maintain the illusion of control.

If Australians truly want change, they must reject this outdated model and demand direct democracy.

Aussies Power is leading this fight—but real change will only happen if people choose to take back their power.

The question is simple: Will Australians continue accepting an illusion of control, or will they demand the right to govern themselves?

The future is in our hands. Let’s make it real.

Written by Vincent Marty – Founder of Aussies Power. Reproduction is permitted provided the original author is credited.