Democrats Abroad Australia (DAAU) is the official country committee for US Democrats living in Australia. Membership is available only to US citizens. Joining Democrats Abroad will enable you to have a say in the future of our Party right from Australia.

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Snapshot of the Overseas Voting Process

Register to vote, request a ballot, check your voter status, send your ballot to the polls from Australia.

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Help Americans abroad to get a ballot and cast their vote.  Training provided!

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Country EVENTS

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June 14, 2026 - 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Virtual Event

Freedom Weeks: Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom — Film Screening &...

Join us for a powerful Juneteenth gathering featuring Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom, a 56‑minute documentary...
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June 16, 2026 - 06:00 PM Sydney Time Aurora Rooftop Hotel in Surry Hills, Australia

June Meet-Up in Sydney!

Please join fellow DAA New South Wales/Sydney members for the monthly in-person meet-up at the...
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June 22, 2026 - 08:00 PM Sydney Time Zoom in Australia

Webinar with US and AU political observer, Bruce Wolpe, June...

  Join DA Australia on Monday June 22, 8pm AEST for a very special online...
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June 24, 2026 - 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Virtual Event

June Climate Café, El Nino + Climate Change: Reshaping the...

Join us on June 24th at 11:00 am ET/ 5:00 pm CEST for our June...
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June 27, 2026 - 12:00 PM Sydney Time (virtual)

Democrats Abroad Australia 2026 AGM

DA Australia will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) on Zoom on Saturday, June 27...
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June 28, 2026 - 05:00 PM Tokyo Time RSVP to get the Webex link

AP New Member and Volunteer Meet Up Sunday June 28

Asia Pacific New Member and Volunteer Meet Up on Sunday June 28  (4am Eastern, AP...
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July 01, 2026 January 26, 2027 - 11:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) virtual event

GWC: Red, White & Zine

Purchase your copy of Red, White & Zine! This Digital copy will be emailed to you...
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July 04, 2026 - 10:30 AM Sydney Time Royal Botanical Garden in Sydney in Sydney, Australia

Fourth of July in Sydney: Fun Run/Walk and Picnic!

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with fellow Democrats Abroad Australia members!  Start with a Fun Run/Walk...
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Country NEWS AND UPDATES

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May 16, 2025

Democrats Abroad Australia 2025 Annual Genera Meeting Minutes

Please find attached the minutes from the 2025 Annual AGM   DAA AGM Meeting Minutes  ...
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May 16, 2025

Democrats Abroad Australia 2025 Annual General Meeting Minutes

Please find attached the minutes from the 2025 AGM   https://docs.google.com/document/d/16hj-ahBZ9KIuJZplPkCkfPzaVD0nOg6z6H0olp8X5XM/edit?tab=t.0...
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May 04, 2025

2025 DA AUSTRALIA OFFICER ELECTION RESULTS

DA Australia national officer elections were held at the 2025 Annual General Meeting on Sat May 3, 2025 to fill the following DA Australia Executive Committee positions: Chairperson Vice Chairperson......
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April 12, 2025

DA Australia 2025 National Officer Elections - Nominee List

Further to advice provided to DA Australia members 5 weeks ago, DA Australia is holding national officer elections at our 2025 AGM which takes place Saturday May 3 from 10am......
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April 11, 2025

DA Australia Proposed By Laws Amendments - 2025

DA Australia will hold its 2025 AGM on Saturday May 3, 10am on Zoom.   Click here for details and to RSVP. The AGM Agenda includes discussion and voting on amendments......
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March 26, 2025

More WEP Updates for Social Security Beneficiaries in Australia

Social Security beneficiaries whose monthly payments are reduced by WEP will be looking out for those upward adjustments and retroactive-to-1/1/24 payments.  Here is some valuable information published this week by......
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March 18, 2025

Nominations now open for DA Australia National Leadership Positions

Nominations now open for DA Australia National Leadership Positions Nominations for DA Australia Executive Committee (ExCom) officers and voting representatives are open through Saturday April 5, 2025. The following DA......
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March 10, 2025

Do what you can, whenever you can, from wherever you are, in the way that resonates personally for you!

THE ANTIDOTE TO DESPAIR:  ACTION Luckily, the options are endless!   Navigating the stress and frustration of the current political landscape in the U.S. is really tough right now for......
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Country LEADERSHIP

ALL Country LEADERS
Jasper Lee

DA Australia Chair
Tara Hardiman

DA Australia Vice Chair
Judy Grobstein

DAA NSW Chapter Secretary for Fun
Amy Saha

DA Australia Treasurer
Elizabeth Cage

DPCA Voting Representative, DA Australia
Carmelan Polce

DPCA Representative, DA Australia
Paul LaFreniere

DPCA Representative, DA Australia
Michael Ramos

DA Australia (Victoria) and DPCA Voting Representative; DA Veterans and Military Families Caucus; DA Hispanic Caucus; DNC Labor Council; Voting Assistance Trainer (VAT) Certified by DA. Train the Trainer (T3) Certified by the DNC.