NSW State Elections.
This is not meant to start a discussion as to who is or isn’t voting, who is voting for who, or who is better than who, this is just a very simplistic run-down for those people that are completely clueless and what to know something!
NSW Legislative Council (42 members)
The Upper House in the State Senate (supports house and committees provides services to members relating to performance of parliamentary duties. Also is House of REVIEW. Focus on Admin and Corporate Management. If it doesn’t pass a bill of the legislative assembly then it can be made law after people’s referendum.)
This will be the little form (anything from 4 to 12 names). You vote for half the house every election. To search for your locality and who you are voting for:
http://www.elections.nsw.gov.au/state_gove...district_search
NSW Legislative Assembly (93 members)
The majority votes here forms the government. It’s the Lower House, elected by the people, each of the 93 represent each electorate. Controls MONEY, what gets spent where.
You can put 1 next to the box of the party of your choice, but then you DO NOT CONTROL PREFERENCES this way. If you really give a damn, you can vote one to 93 and therefore choose exactly where your votes go (by preferences it means that as a two party preferred system, extra seats get nominated to whom – labour or liberal – your votes go…)
Group A: Carer’s Group
Issues: mental health care, childcare, aged care, disability services, compensation for work and motor vehicle injuries.
Polarity: Slightly right of centre.
Group B: The Fishing Party
Issues: recreational fishing rights
Polarity: Right of centre.
Group C: Australians against further Immigration
Issues: comes from an environmental rather than racist standpoint, with regards to population control.
Polarity: Right of centre.
Group D: Socialist Equality Party
Issues: equality, working class, anti-war. Driven by world socialist web site.
Polarity: Far left.
Group E: Liberal/Nationals
Issues: Strong back up of Federal Govt’s stance on IR laws, anti-global warming etc.
Polarity: moderate to far right.
Group F: Climate Change Coalition
Issues: recognize and act on climate change
Polarity: members across the board therefore considered neutral.
Group G: Australian Democrats
Issues: moderate opposition to federal government
Polarity: fence sitter/ left to very moderate right
Group H: Australia as Republic
Issues: republic instead of monarchy with elected president
Polarity: neutral
Group I: The Greens
Issues: environment, anti-war, human rights, animal rights, education, anti-discrimination, anti government IR laws, anti-US bases in Aus. Strong opposition to federal government.
Polarity: Moderate to far left.
Group J: Unity Party
Issues: anti-racism, education and family, child welfare, public transport, anti-bill of rights.
Polarity: Right of centre.
Group K: Christain Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group
Issues: Family Christian values as determined by the Nile Group; Anti-immigration, anti-gay and minority group rights; anti-women’s rights.
Polarity: Extreme Right
Group L: Restore the Worker’s Rights Party
Issues: Opposition to Federal governments legislated IR laws
Polarity: Left to far left.
Group M: Marine and Coastal Initiatives
Issues: some environmental concerns and recreational fishing rights
Polarity: Neutral to moderate right.
Group N: The Shooters Party
Issues: Rights for recreational shooters, anti-animal welfare by default.
Polarity: Right to far right.
Group O: The Labor Party
Issues: upgrade of public transport system, not allowing Canberra to determine IR laws
Polarity: Right of centre.
Group P: Horse Riders party/ Outdoor recreation party
Issues: Horse riding access into forested areas
Polarity: Right of centre
Group Q: Socialist Alliance
Issues: Strong workers and gay rights proponents, and other human rights issues
Polarity: Extreme left.
Group R: Save our Suburbs
Issues: Impact of development and urban planning on families.
Polarity: Right of centre.
Group S: Human Rights Party
Issues: Legislative bill of rights to prevent governmental private policy dictating liberties and freedoms of individuals.
Polarity: Neutral.
Ungrouped Legislative Candidates (Independents)
FRASER Dawn: senior citizens health and family issues.
LOVETT Ryan: young people’s rights and issues.
MACDONALD Alasdair: Smoke-free, water conservation
NUNEZ Jose: Spanish professor known for pro organ/tissue donation issues
CARBURY Richard: no press
ROFE David: QC, anti-war
BODLAY Jordie: was a young school leaver at 2004 federal election, policy then was education.
This is not meant to start a discussion as to who is or isn’t voting, who is voting for who, or who is better than who, this is just a very simplistic run-down for those people that are completely clueless and what to know something!
NSW Legislative Council (42 members)
The Upper House in the State Senate (supports house and committees provides services to members relating to performance of parliamentary duties. Also is House of REVIEW. Focus on Admin and Corporate Management. If it doesn’t pass a bill of the legislative assembly then it can be made law after people’s referendum.)
This will be the little form (anything from 4 to 12 names). You vote for half the house every election. To search for your locality and who you are voting for:
http://www.elections.nsw.gov.au/state_gove...district_search
NSW Legislative Assembly (93 members)
The majority votes here forms the government. It’s the Lower House, elected by the people, each of the 93 represent each electorate. Controls MONEY, what gets spent where.
You can put 1 next to the box of the party of your choice, but then you DO NOT CONTROL PREFERENCES this way. If you really give a damn, you can vote one to 93 and therefore choose exactly where your votes go (by preferences it means that as a two party preferred system, extra seats get nominated to whom – labour or liberal – your votes go…)
Group A: Carer’s Group
Issues: mental health care, childcare, aged care, disability services, compensation for work and motor vehicle injuries.
Polarity: Slightly right of centre.
Group B: The Fishing Party
Issues: recreational fishing rights
Polarity: Right of centre.
Group C: Australians against further Immigration
Issues: comes from an environmental rather than racist standpoint, with regards to population control.
Polarity: Right of centre.
Group D: Socialist Equality Party
Issues: equality, working class, anti-war. Driven by world socialist web site.
Polarity: Far left.
Group E: Liberal/Nationals
Issues: Strong back up of Federal Govt’s stance on IR laws, anti-global warming etc.
Polarity: moderate to far right.
Group F: Climate Change Coalition
Issues: recognize and act on climate change
Polarity: members across the board therefore considered neutral.
Group G: Australian Democrats
Issues: moderate opposition to federal government
Polarity: fence sitter/ left to very moderate right
Group H: Australia as Republic
Issues: republic instead of monarchy with elected president
Polarity: neutral
Group I: The Greens
Issues: environment, anti-war, human rights, animal rights, education, anti-discrimination, anti government IR laws, anti-US bases in Aus. Strong opposition to federal government.
Polarity: Moderate to far left.
Group J: Unity Party
Issues: anti-racism, education and family, child welfare, public transport, anti-bill of rights.
Polarity: Right of centre.
Group K: Christain Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group
Issues: Family Christian values as determined by the Nile Group; Anti-immigration, anti-gay and minority group rights; anti-women’s rights.
Polarity: Extreme Right
Group L: Restore the Worker’s Rights Party
Issues: Opposition to Federal governments legislated IR laws
Polarity: Left to far left.
Group M: Marine and Coastal Initiatives
Issues: some environmental concerns and recreational fishing rights
Polarity: Neutral to moderate right.
Group N: The Shooters Party
Issues: Rights for recreational shooters, anti-animal welfare by default.
Polarity: Right to far right.
Group O: The Labor Party
Issues: upgrade of public transport system, not allowing Canberra to determine IR laws
Polarity: Right of centre.
Group P: Horse Riders party/ Outdoor recreation party
Issues: Horse riding access into forested areas
Polarity: Right of centre
Group Q: Socialist Alliance
Issues: Strong workers and gay rights proponents, and other human rights issues
Polarity: Extreme left.
Group R: Save our Suburbs
Issues: Impact of development and urban planning on families.
Polarity: Right of centre.
Group S: Human Rights Party
Issues: Legislative bill of rights to prevent governmental private policy dictating liberties and freedoms of individuals.
Polarity: Neutral.
Ungrouped Legislative Candidates (Independents)
FRASER Dawn: senior citizens health and family issues.
LOVETT Ryan: young people’s rights and issues.
MACDONALD Alasdair: Smoke-free, water conservation
NUNEZ Jose: Spanish professor known for pro organ/tissue donation issues
CARBURY Richard: no press
ROFE David: QC, anti-war
BODLAY Jordie: was a young school leaver at 2004 federal election, policy then was education.