Independent civic tools
for Australia
SOCii is a socialist-modelled private Australian company for civics and humanity research and development — building open, data-driven tools and apps for public accountability, including clarity on major defence commitments, housing reform, and democratic transparency.
Now organised by app category
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Direct app links: AUKUS | A-GIC | AIM-HR | NotMeID | Facecut. Opens in new tabs.
Products
SOCii apps are now split into two clear categories: Civics Tools and Advocacy Apps.
- AUKUS — hub for the deal's scale and future program disclosures (aukus.socii.au)
- A-GIC — Australian General Independent Census
- AIM-HR — Australian Independent Model for Housing Reform
- NotMeID — breach checks, brokers, APP deletion requests (notme.id)
- Facecut — video face extraction for advocacy (facecut.socii.au)
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About SOCii
SOCii PTY LTD is a socialist-modelled private Australian civics and humanity research and development company. We build open, independent, data-driven tools that help Australians hold institutions accountable, understand public policy, and participate meaningfully in democratic life.
We were founded on a simple conviction: that the tools used to understand public life (census data, housing models, policy analysis) should not be controlled exclusively by the institutions they are designed to measure.
SOCii is not affiliated with any political party, government agency, media organisation, or commercial interest group. We are funded and governed independently, and our commitment is to the Australian public, without exception, without favour.
Our approach is grounded in open methodology, reproducible analysis, and genuine accessibility. We believe that civic technology should be available to everyone, from academic researchers and policy professionals to journalists, community advocates, and everyday Australians.
Independence
SOCii operates independently of political parties, government agencies, and commercial lobby groups. Our tools are built to serve the public, not any institutional agenda.
Transparency
Every methodology, model, and dataset we use is open for scrutiny. We believe that public tools must be publicly accountable, from data collection to policy modelling.
Data-driven
Our platforms are built on evidence, not opinion. We use rigorous quantitative methods and open data to ensure that the tools we build produce reliable, defensible results.
Humanity-first R&D
SOCii is a socialist-modelled private company: civics and humanity research and development come first. We don't sell data, we don't run advertising, and we don't optimise for extractive shareholder returns — we reinvest in tools that serve people.
Support independent data. Every dollar keeps A-GIC and AIM-HR free and open.
Who is building SOCii
SOCii isn’t an abstract organisation. It’s built by people with a clear background and a stated commitment. A builder’s statement: what we’ve built before, why this is the logical continuation, and why we’re committing time and reputation to it.
Theory of change
A causal chain, not a generic impact statement.
- If independent data infrastructure exists
- civil society can produce counter-analysis
- media can cite non-government data
- policy claims become auditable
- institutional narratives lose monopoly
Governance & Trust
SOCii is built on principles of transparency, accountability, and public service. Here is how we earn and maintain your trust.
Data ethics
We collect only what is necessary, anonymise by default, and never sell or monetise user data. Our data practices are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the Australian Privacy Act 1988.
Privacy-first design
Privacy is not an afterthought. It is a core design constraint. Our platforms minimise data collection, use encryption in transit and at rest, and give users clear control over their information.
Open methodologies
Every model, algorithm, and statistical method we use is documented and open for review. We publish our assumptions, limitations, and data sources so that our results can be independently verified.
Accessibility commitment
All SOCii platforms are built to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards. We design for keyboard navigation, screen readers, reduced motion preferences, and high-contrast readability. Civic tools must be available to everyone.
Our commitment
SOCii PTY LTD (ACN 690 364 731) is a socialist-modelled private civics and humanity research and development company. We do not accept funding that compromises our independence, and we do not engage in partisan political advocacy. Our purpose is to build and maintain civic technology that serves the Australian public — with R&D priorities set for collective benefit, not extractive returns.
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Help keep civic tools
free and independent
SOCii is funded entirely by the community it serves. Every donation goes directly to building and maintaining our five public platforms — AUKUS hub, A-GIC, AIM-HR, NotMeID, and Facecut — and the infrastructure that keeps them running, with no corporate strings attached.
100%
Independent
No political or corporate funding
5
Public platforms
Free and open to every Australian
0
Ads or data sales
Your data is never monetised
SOCii PTY LTD (ABN 72 690 364 731) is an Australian private civics and humanity research and development company. All donations are processed securely via Donorbox & Stripe.