The Don Chipp Foundation is an independent research body affiliated with the Australian Democrats. Don Chipp, as the founder of the Australian Democrats, vowed to "keep the bastards honest". The Foundation aims to retain that basic premise through the promotion of fiercely independent research and public debate. read more >>
Small Grants Program 2008
The Foundation is seeking expressions of interest for small grants of up to $5,000 to investigate one of a range of specific contemporary issues. Grant guidelines and application form are available. Closing date for applications is 14 April 2008. read more >>
Free Community Justice Symposium
On Wednesday September 26th the Don Chipp Foundation presents a Community Justice Symposium featuring papers read by the recipients of DCF Grants in 2005 and 2006. This free community event starts at 3pm, with Idun Chipp welcoming guests at 3.20pm. The venue is the Monash Conference Centre, 30 Collins Street, Melbourne, Vic. read more >>
Silencing Dissent
On Thursday 28 June the Don Chipp Foundation presents a free public forum in Sydney on free speech, diversity of opinion and the efforts of the current federal government to silence dissent. Speakers include Sarah Maddison (academic and co-author of Silencing Dissent), David Marr (journalist and author) and David Bernie (barrister and VP of the NSW Council for Civil Liberties). The forum will be chaired by Senator Lyn Allison, leader of the Australian Democrats. read more >>