SOUTH AUSTRALIAN
DIVISION
1st July 2009
SUCCESSFUL FORUM : LARGE ATTENDANCE
The Forum held on the 21st June
2009 was an outstanding success with a record attendance of over 60
people. The meeting was chaired and opened by Doug Giddings (State Vice
President) who introduced the guest speaker, the Honorable John Darley
MLC. John Darley was elected to the Legislative Council on the 21st
November 2007. The Hon John Darley's great grandparents emigrated to
Australia from England in the mid 1800's and several generations of the
family farmed land in the Crystal Brook area (Mid North of South
Australia). John was born at Clare in 1939 and with the outbreak of the
second world war moved to St Leonard's (now known as
Glenelg North).
After attending St Leonard's Primary School he attended the Adelaide
Technical High School and his first job was a Junior Draftsman with the
E & W S Dept. He worked on such projects as the Mannum to Adelaide pipe
line, South Para Reservoir and
the Myponga Dam.
In 1960 John had the opportunity to join the chief assessor's Branch of the E & W S Dept where he studied and qualified for admission as an associate of the Commonwealth Institute of Valuers. John went on to hold a number of senior positions on various government boards. He is keenly interested in several important projects currently under discussion in South Australia.
These include:
1) Plans for the desalination plant at Port Stanvac.
2) Plans to double the size of Mt Bold Reservoir.
3) Storm Water retention plans.
4) Improving housing affordability in South Australia.
The Hon John Darley works closely with Senator Nick Xenaphon on a range of issues which directly affect South Australians. In recent times John has formed the Land Tax Reform Association and as its Chairman is working to persuade the Government to introduce a fairer system of Land Tax.
John in addressing the meeting said Land Tax goes back as far to the reign of King William and Queen Mary. The Land Tax Act which was passed in 1692 directed that persons named there in should be commissioners for executing the act. In 1936 Land Tax was transferred to the State Government. Site value is land devoid of improvements. Before 1990 Land Tax was not an issue. The Dunstan State Government removed Land Tax from Primary Producers. Land Tax revenue goes into General Revenue.
In 2005 strong opposition was
mounted against Land Tax under the Rann Government. In the June 2009
State Budget no relief for Land Tax was given, but instead will increase
by 116% in this financial year.
In 2005 Senator Nick Xenaphon became involved and set up a commission to look at all Land Tax, arguing for ¼ payments to make it easier for people. This proposal was not accepted. Some land owners are paying more Land Tax than their income. The Hon John Darley said objections should be lodged to the Department Valuer General. He said Land Tax is totally out of control in this State. He also stated that land costs more in South Australia than in any other State. Land Tax does not apply in the Northern Territory. He said everything in South Australia has a component of Land Tax added into it.
Many questions on the topic were answered by John.
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National jobless rate hits 5.7 per cent, 5.9pc in SA
Article from: The Advertiser, MARK KENNY AND AAP, April 09, 2009 11:08am
A RISE in South Australia's jobless rate to 5.9 per cent shows the need to commit to skills and employment programs, the State Government says.
Employment Minister Michael O'Brien said today the government will maintain a commitment to skills and jobs programs to protect those at greatest risk during the global economic downturn.
"The economy will rebound and now is an opportune time to increase the skills of workers and train employees so we're ready for the upturn," he said in a statement.
But opposition employment spokesman David Pisoni says the increase in unemployment is not good news.
He says one-in-eight South Australians are either out of work or under-employed.
Mr O'Brien's comments came as national unemployment soared to 5.7 per cent, the highest level in more than five years, with nearly 39,000 jobs lost in March.
The alarming rise - which means more than 650,000 Australians are out of work - has raised fears that unemployment will exceed official predictions of 7 per cent by mid-way through next year.
Australian Bureau of Statistics jobs figures for March show the rate jumped a full half of one percentage point to 5.7 per cent.
Market expectations had predicted a more modest deterioration of around 0.2 per cent.
South Australia's jobless rate grew 0.2 per cent to 5.9 per cent,
while NSW led the national tally with the rate soaring to 6.9 per cent
from 5.9 per cent a month ago.
Victoria’s unemployment grew at the slowest rate, up to 5.7 from 5.6 per
cent a month ago.
The bad number comes just days after the Reserve Bank dropped the official cash rate by 25 basis points bringing the rate to just 3.0 per cent.
However, the big four banks have resisted public and Government pressure to pass on that saving to borrowers.
The higher-than-expected jobless rate flies in the face of the latest consumer confidence indicators, which suggest the Government's big spending stimulus packages have given consumers confidence despite the global economic downturn.
It now appears likely that Australia is on track to record a
second consecutive quarter of negative growth - the technical definition
of a recession.
SA GOVERNMENT FREE TRANSPORT FOR SENIORS
The South Australian State Government has announced that pensioners and self funded retirees can travel on the city's buses, trains and trams free of charge from the 1st July 2009 in off-peak travel times. Holders of seniors cards will be able to travel free between 9.01am to 3.00pm weekdays, and all weekends and public holidays.
FREE TRANSPORT A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Comment by Ian Yates, COTA Chief Executive as printed in The Advertiser 10th April 2009
The State Government's recent decision to provide free off-peak public transport for Seniors Card holders should be applauded. It is a positive step, one of many required to foster greater participation and contribution in society by older people. COTA Seniors Voice proposed this initiative in our pre-budget submission to the State Government in January, so we are pleased that the Government has responded so promptly. This concession will provide many seniors with greater opportunity to participate in social activities, as volunteers, and visiting friends and family, things which most people take for granted.
Many seniors prefer to drive less so lowering the cost of using public transport will create even greater incentives to cut back on driving while still getting out and about. Government incentives to maximise the participation and contribution to society of seniors will have a real flow-on effect. Free off-peak public transport in Adelaide is only the tip of the iceberg. In the transport area, government also needs to give greater attention to seniors in regional and rural areas. While many are increasingly vulnerable in the current economic climate, many also have much to contribute as skilled and experienced mature workers and as active volunteers and mentors.
We look forward to the State Budget containing greater assistance to seniors to meet escalating power bills and increased council rates. Concessions in these two areas have not increased for many years while costs have risen substantially. We have called on the government, as an interim measure, to immediately increase local government, energy and emergency services levy concessions by 25 per cent. In addition, we have asked that all concessions be indexed at July 1 each year in the same way state taxes and charges are increased. Concessions for older people must retain their value over time if they are to provide any meaningful benefit.
Seniors' valuable contributions to society are easily comprised through financial pressures and a lack of essential services. It is time to update our attitudes to ageing and to older people and their participation in society otherwise we run the risk of marginalising the fastest growing population bracket in the State.
State President Meets with Executive of One Nation : Western Australian Division
Stan Batten (State President) met with Neil Gilmour (State President : One Nation WA), Norman Bradshaw (State Secretary), George Gault (1st Vice President) and Craig Bradshaw (2nd Vice President) during a visit to Perth in March. Mr Batten said the meeting was most beneficial and the exchange of view points most valuable.
O'Farrell's big plan : Let voters sack governments any time.
13th March 2009 Kelly Fedor : It's about giving power back to voters : O'Farrell.
A radical proposal allowing voters to oust the Government early is being put forward by the opposition. NSW Liberal Leader Barry O'Farrell says he wants the Governor to be given the power to sack the Government, if voters believe it's under-performing. Mr O'Farrell has told 2GB's Alan Jones the recall provision is already used in parts of the US and Canada.
"A recall position enables the public, the people that ultimately elect governments, to decide at any time during the term, if they're so motivated, to force another election". "We've got enormous frustration across the community at the moment, frustration relating to incompetence, to corruption, to laziness in some instances".
"There is no mechanism in the four year terms". He said Labor has been abusing the state's constitution, which protects fixed four year term, to serve their own election prospects rather than the people of NSW". "What we've seen Labor do is perfect the system of only working in the last year, the year before the election and not putting in a full four year effort".
Note : One Nation has long supported CIR which would allow for 'recall' to be forced by the people through a referendum call upon the Governor.
VICTORIAN BUSHFIRES
One Nation, State President
(Stan Batten) on behalf of
the State Executive of
One
Nation (SA Division) extend
their deepest sympathy to
all those who have lost loved ones and their homes in the horrific
Victorian bushfires.
To those wonderful firefighters and volunteers - this nation is indebted to you.
OPINION
: CAN WE RISE ABOVE THE ASHES?
ONE NATION MOURNS BUSH FIRE DEAD
The open forum held at Camden on Sunday 22nd February was
attended by over 50 One
Nation supporters. Doug Giddings, State Vice
President (pictured left) in opening the meeting said that today was the National Day of
Mourning to remember those that perished in the horrific fires in
Victoria on the 7th February. Doug Giddings said it "was a devastating
disaster that has effected many people" and asked those at the forum to
stand for a minutes silence to remember those that perished.
An apology has been received from the Hon Peter Lewis
(pictured right) who was unable to
attend as guest speaker as previously arranged. The Hon Peter Lewis was
unable to return from overseas on his scheduled flight due to extreme
heavy rains. Eric Cummins, current Chairman of the S.A. Monarchist
League was guest speaker and was introduced by State President, Stan
Batten. The guest speaker's address was on 'right thinking' and logic,
as applied to government decision making and how 'right thinking' is a
phrase largely unheard of in today's society. As an example of wrong and
illogical thinking on a grand scale, the guest speaker described some of
the key measures planned by the Federal Government in its carbon
pollution reduction program, to start next year.
The basis of this program is that industry that uses electricity or fossil fuels be fined for their carbon pollution of the atmosphere. These fines are referred to as emission trading, which means industry pays for the pollution it emits. At the same time, industries that can't help causing heavy pollution, because of what they do are not fined but given licences to pollute free of charge, or without a fine.
The industries that will be fined are expected to pass on this extra business cost to the public, which means increasing the cost of living. The guest speaker said the carbon pollution reduction program seemed to have no effect on reducing pollution and was therefore illogical, apart from the additional cost burdens that it created. Another example of wrong thinking was a decision some years ago by government that medical practitioners be banned from advising parents of any condition in a child aged 14 or over, regardless of how serious it was.
Eric Cummin's address was well received by the audience and attracted many questions. Basil Hille, State Director moved a vote of thanks and made a small presentation to Eric.
Stan Batten (pictured right) informed those at the
meeting a number of positive highlights of
One Nation in South Australia. He said he has been State President since
June 2004 and is proud to belong to an executive of eleven members that
are 'professional' and 'work as a team'. He said "we are the party of
the future, we focus on issues, we focus on the improvement to our
nation, we are not like our opponents who spend so much time on internal
party bickering. We are above all this and I am indeed very proud of
this fact. We don't have important positions in our party, ours is team
work recognising your skills and talent which we value and these are put
together to guide us into the future".
"You will recall that the late Sir Winston Churchill was a man whose hour came during the great Battle of Britain. He was a man who knew more about defeat than victory; who had been out more than he had been in; who had been down more than he'd been up; who had been accepted only on an occasional basis; who was picked for his character to lead that great nation from the depths of despair to victory. You will recall Churchill said 'Never give in, never give in; never, never, never - in nothing great or small, large or petty - never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense"
These are the very things that this party is made of. No other minor party has had such an influence on major party policy as can be shown by the adoption of many of One Nation initiatives which have been upheld by former Prime Minister John Howard, and has been reported by mainstream journalists.
Our conscience, determination and a strong sense of responsibility are the things that will guide One Nation to eventual victory. I ask you to yield to those compulsions"
The meeting was open for questions and discussion. A raffle was conducted and was drawn by Eric Cummins. An enjoyable afternoon tea concluded a highly successful day.
We must oppose the republican push and fight to retain our current constitutional monarchy. This system has served us well and it must be retained.
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PROPOSED NEW ELECTORAL LAWS
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YOU SUPPORT THE RETENTION OF THE
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New government legislation will make it more difficult for political parties like ‘FREE’ to be registered. Without registration, its name will not appear on the ballot paper.
Without registration, its name will not appear on the ballot paper. The minimum membership of a registered political party will rise from 150 to 500. The State Electoral Office will need more information in a registration application, including names, addresses and declarations from the minimum number of party members.
A $500 registration fee for new parties applies, and new parties won’t be able to stand for election for six months after registration.
"These changes are necessary and timely as we head towards the 2010 election. These are well thought out amendments that are necessary to keep up with changing times and public expectations," Attorney General Michael Atkinson said.
"I am confident that these changes will protect the integrity of SA’s electoral laws into the future and provide a fair playing field for all."
(This article appeared in The Independent Weekly of the 20-26 March 2009)
At present we now face a number of sharp challenges that have arisen due to a declining political situation:
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Global Warming : The fuss over climate change has led to the immediate signing of the Kyoto Protocol, an agreement that further erodes our sovereignty. We risk being taxed on our own carbon emissions.
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Free Trade : Without tariff protection, our primary industries are annihilated by countries adopting slave labour. We have been forced to become a service industry in the global order.
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Immigration : Immigration has reached its highest levels ever, leaving the country faced with thousands who are simply incompatible with Australian society and culture.
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Water - Fuel - Power : We are facing unprecedented resource shortages due to the incompetency of the Coalition and ALP. We need new solutions to compete with the modern age.
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Reconciliation : Rudd's apology over the vastly exaggerated "Stolen Generation" leaves Australians at the mercy of compensation claims. There will be increasing moves for Aboriginal land rights claim.
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The UN : UN membership is at odds with Australian sovereignty. This organisation desires a world government equipped with a powerful military to control all nations.
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A Republic : There are pushes for an Australian republic. This will obviously destroy our constitutional monarchist system of government and open an avenue for power hungry politicians.
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Industry Protection : One Nation would takes steps to reverse the current devastation by protecting primary producers and strategic manufacturers from unfair free trade agreements.
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Aboriginal Affairs : One Nation would repeal the Native Title legislation and ensure that funds are properly utilised in improving health and education for all Aboriginal people.
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Law and Order : One Nation would take steps to strongly support the traditional family. It would also impose strict laws and harsh punishment in fighting those who deliberately
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Immigration : One Nation would urgently review immigration laws to take into account : (a) employment requirements, (b) environmental concerns, (c) social integration.
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Foreign Ownership : One Nation would restrict foreign ownership of Australian assets. It would also cease the continuing sale of public utilities and assets.
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Skilled Workforce : One Nation would address the shortages in the skilled workforce by establishing technical colleges and training Australian workers before importing overseas labour.
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Energy : One Nation would control our energy resources and encourage true renewable energy use. We would also seek to reduce liquid fuel prices to a reasonable cost.
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Taxation : One Nation would immediately review the burdening GST system. It believes in taxation systems that encourage personal and business advancement with sufficient revenue for public service initiatives.
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NATION SUPPORTS OUR FARMERS
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CITIZENS INITIATED REFERENDA
One
Nation supports CIR as a system that allows all members of society to
have a direct say in
Government decision making. Representative
Democracy only allows individuals or parties the right to decide for the
rest of us.
One Nation believes in not only upholding the right but the need for all Australians to effectively raise debate on issues of concern and have the mechanism to democratically pursue those issues to produce an outcome of legislative change.
ONE NATION SA BEGIN ENDORSING CANDIDATES FOR THE NEXT ELECTIONS
At the State Executive meeting on the 7th October 2008
Robert Edmonds was endorsed
as Candidate for The House of Representative seat of Sturt
(Click Sturt Map at left for full view)
to contest
the next Federal Election due end of 2010.
Robert Edmonds, aged 62 years, did his schooling at St
Morris Primary School and later at Norwood High School and Woodville
High School. He joined the State Public Service and was employed in the
Woods & Forests Department until
retirement.
He spent a number of years helping out in his parents second hand book
shop. Since retirement Robert has travelled extensively throughout
the world and has done many cruises on the QE2. In his early years he
was engaged in athletics, notably long distance running. Has been a
member of Woodville High School Old Scholars Association for many years.
Joined the One Nation Party in its early years and has been a loyal
supporter and member ever since. (Pictured at left Robert Edmonds)
Mathew Keizer was endorsed as the candidate to contest the Senate (Upper House) at the next Federal Election due end of 2010.
Mathew Keizer was also endorsed as the candidate to contest the Legislative Council (Upper House) at the next State Election due 20th March 2010.
Should any one be interested in becoming a candidate at the next State Election please contact Doug Giddings, Campaign Manager on 8294 2767
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OUR STATE DIRECTOR AND STATE TREASURER (BASIL AND JOYCE HILLE) RECENTLY SPENT A TWO MONTH HOLIDAY CARAVANING IN THE NORTH OF QUEENSLAND
CLICK HERE TO VIEW SOME PHOTOS OF THEIR TRIP
STATE PRESIDENT (STAN BATTEN) AND HIS WIFE RECENTLY ENJOYED A CRUISE ON THE PACIFIC DAWN LEAVING FROM SYDNEY.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW SOME OF PHOTOS OF THEIR TRIP
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The State Executive next meet on the 14th July 2009
The State Executive Meets regularly on the first Tuesday of every Month (July Meeting to be held second Tuesday) with the next meeting to be held on the 14th July 2009.
The State Executive are currently working on a number of very important issues and some of these include 1) On what can be done to reduce the crime rate in South Australia, 2) University Education, 3) Housing affordability- On how the younger generation can be helped in acquiring their first home, 4) To stop the push for an australian republic 5) and immigration.
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SOME AUSTRALIAN FIRSTS
The first Governor in Australia was Captain Arthur Phillip, who became Governor on the 26th of January when formal possession of the colony of New South Wales was made in 1788.
Population : The population of Australia reached one million in 1858.
Parliament House, Canberra : First stones and bricks on the original building were laid in 1923. New Parliament House, Capital Hill, was commenced in 1981. Italian architect, Romaldo Giurgola, was the competition winner. It was opened 9th May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth.
On the 8th of June, 1883, the St. John Ambulance Association was first established in Melbourne.
Old Age Pension : Commonwealth Government first introduced the old age pension on 1st July 1909.
The first preferential voting system in the world was introduced by Queensland under the Electoral Act of the 5th of July, 1892.
Radio Broadcast by a Prime Minister : Billy Hughes became the first Prime Minister anywhere in the world to broadcast a speech in 1922.
Vote by Ballot : The first vote by ballot in the world was held by the Victorian government in 1856.
Tallest Flagpole : The flagpole that sits on top of the new Parliament House in the capital city of Canberra is the tallest permanent flagpole in the world.
Capital Punishment In Australia
Australia, in common with all Western countries (excluding the United States) officially abolished capital punishment nationwide in 1985. The Death Penalty Abolition Act was passed in 1973 and came into power on the day of its Royal Assention. The date of assent was September 18, 1973. The Abolition Act states - "a person is not liable to the punishment of death for any offence".
Since abolition, the sentence of life imprisonment - in some states 'penal servitude for life', 'strict security life imprisonment', 'for the term of his natural life', or 'life without parole' - has become the most severe sanction authorised by Australian law.
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