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AUSTRALIAN REFORM SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
Australian Reform Society In. ON A00546153X
ARP PO Box 64 Mandurang Vic 3551
The
venue for the meeting is The Brewery Tap Hotel Warrenheip, Ballarat (3rd
Sunday 11.00am, Feb, May. Aug/agm
and Nov). Everyone is welcome to attend.
Please note that the articles printed
on this web site are not necessarily the official views of the society.
Also see News and Opinions and Committee
Notes
(Left hand
Column).
News Flash.
Australia has one of the few Constitutions in the
world that can
only be changed by the people and it is
binding.
Even the United States constitution can be changed
by Congress (Politicians)
Vote No in any upcoming Federal
Referendums.
If Governments get any more power it may be the
end of Federation, (The Commonwealth of Australia) and property rights.
We are all Australians and all EQUAL!!!
PRESIDENTS REPORT 2019
The Victorian
election is done and dusted, the voters have made
their choice. It does seem that Jaala Pulford , the new Minister for Boating & Fishing,
actually seems to want to do a good job. Here’s hoping on that front for
recreational anglers. Meanwhile Lily
D’Ambrosio, the Minister for Energy, Environment
& Climate Change, has already shown herself to be very misguided. This
belief that tax-payer subsidised green renewable energy fantasies will keep
air-conditioners running (or even fridges), and manufacturing operating in
this State, let alone the exorbitant cost, is a joke.
Next comes the Federal
election in May. The results appear to be a foregone conclusion. Perhaps
the coalition do need their backsides kicked (& hard) to smarten them
up a bit. Firstly they have to figure out what they stand for. It’s no good
moving to the left, Labor & the Greens/”Their
ABC” & Fairfax, have thrown a blanket over that ground. No, centre or a
bit more centre right is the only way they can go, to differentiate themselves, without being too radical. They have a lot
of work to do. Meanwhile, Labor is fine-tuning its socialist manifesto &
talking about holding a referendum on whether we should become a Republic
(a simple “yes” or “no” vote). Vote “NO”.
It’s not about Charles & Camilla, it’s whether we want to remain a
constitutional monarchy, something that has weathered events & stood us
in good stead since Federation, or let politicians change our constitution,
which would have to be done. Do you honestly think if they can get their
hands on it, changes will be for the betterment of the citizens & their
rights? LIKE HELL. They are also
toying with Aboriginal recognition.
Vote “NO” for the same
reason, if it involves a constitutional change.
In
the meantime, who do you vote for? The current crop, on
both sides, don’t exactly inspire confidence. A minor party (not the
watermelons) with strong values that you believe in, or an independent that
you actually know about & admire, are good first choices. Don’t take
“how to vote” cards. Is it really that hard to work things out for
yourself? “I’m too busy to bother with that.” BULLDUST!!! YOU CHOOSE who your preferences &
ultimately, your vote goes to, not some back- room dealers. And lastly: “My great grand- father voted
for them & we’ve always voted for them”. O.K, so in four generations your family
hasn’t cross-bred enough to think for yourselves???
What happens to you & your family depends
on what happens on Election nights. Think about it. The Australian Reform Party stands up
for citizens rights in a law- abiding society
(something that seems a bit lacking at present), read “About us” & other articles
on our website & be better prepared. Then vote responsibly.
Col. Drury.
reform.org.au
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