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Family First Candidate for Lindsay, John Phillips, responded :
Dear BKoP Team
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What are your thoughts on asylum seekers?
The Party recognises and supports Australia’s international and humanitarian
commitments in regard to asylum seekers whilst also advancing the need to
protect Australia’s borders from illegal immigration and threats to the security
and health of Australians. Family First also recognises the importance of
ensuring well managed immigration programs that whilst being supportive of
Australia’s interests are also compassionate and supportive of families.
Family First will support measures to encourage countries in our
region to become signatories to the existing Refugee Convention and to
discourage the secondary movement of asylum seekers and curb the criminal
and exploitative activity of people smuggling within their jurisdictions.
Family First supports a strictly limited period of mandatory detention
only for the purposes of assessment as to health and security risk. The
Party believes that medium security supervised hostel arrangement
should be introduced for the more appropriate housing of asylum
seekers. All unauthorized arrivals and asylum seekers should be detained
mandatorily in high secure centres for the purposes of accurately
assessing health, identity and security issues.
What are your thoughts on public transport?
The problems in Sydney western line are a NSW State issue.
We need to open up more fast National Railways for the movement of freight.
This will reduce the number of trucks and fatalities on the roads
What are your thoughts on renewable energy?
I believe initially that Coal fired power stations should be converter to natural gas.
That solar stations should be built in the outback to encourage development inland.
That wave and tidal powered generators be built in remote coastal areas.
Do you support or oppose the introduction of the R18+ rating
classification for video games?
I would support this classification and in some extreme cases of violence or abuse ban the sale.
Do you support or oppose the proposed internet filter?
I would support the proposed internet filter.
Do you support or oppose gay marriage?
I support the same sex relationships register, as marriage can only happen between a man and a woman.
Marriage is ultimately for the protection of their children.
What are your thoughts on abortion?
Family First will seek to promote recognition and valuing of the inherent
dignity of each human being from conception. In this context, Family First is
opposed to the medical procedure of abortion.
Family First believes the matter of abortion and the free and informed consent
required under the law must be considered in light of the medical evidence that is currently available today.
Do you support or oppose the legalisation of voluntary euthanasia?
I oppose the termination of life by self inflicted means.
What are your thoughts on stem cell research?
Stem cell research offers new hope and life to suffers of many disorders.
I oppose the use of embryonic stem cells.
What are your thoughts on education?
I support the current Public and Private School programmes.
However Federal building projects in Public Schools should be maintained within current normal building costs.
Family First believes it is vital that values are taught in
schools; values such as honesty, compassion, politeness and
generosity. Students should be taught about individual
responsibilities as well as community obligations, as well as the
importance of resilience and coping mechanisms.
What are your thoughts on campaign finance disclosure?
My Submission on Electoral funding 2010
· My belief is that Electoral funding should not be issued to Political Parties or persons.
· That the process of Democratic Electioneering be handled by the State Electron Commission to be fair and equitable for all.
· That the closing date for all Candidates should be twelve weeks prior to an Election Day, so their citizenship status and criminal clearance be verified.
· That they not be able to electioneer using printed or verbal material promoting their Candidature stating “Vote One” or meaning the till six weeks prior to the voting date.
· That each Candidate presents a photograph, resume and policy document of about 4 pages to the State Electoral Commission on the closing date i.e. twelve weeks prior to an election.
· That the Government print a booklet for each Electorate containing the photograph, resume and policy for each Candidate running for the House of Representative in that Electorate, and include in it the same for each Candidate running for the Legislative Council.
· Include in it the sample preferences of each party or person running.
· That each Candidate sign an affidavit that the facts presented are accurate and true.
· That this booklet be delivered to each registered voter at least two weeks prior to the election date.
· That if Parties or persons wish to advertise or promote they do it at their own expense, limited to $50,000 in each Electorate with no reimbursements.
· That they still are required to account for moneys received and spent within 90 days of the Election.
For me the process should be as evaluated by members of persons as applying for a position within a Company Board. Treat the voters as shareholders and allow then to research the qualifications of each person intending to represent them.
What are your thoughts on climate change?
(see enclosed image) We have a responsibility to manage our environment to maintain its sustainable.
Man has a minimal impact on climate compared to natural events like the sun and volcanoes.
What are your thoughts on water?
Stop contamination of subterranean water in rich agricultural lands caused by mining.
Channel water from the Gulf Country inland to assist population decentralization.
Do you support or oppose standing order 50?
I support Standing Order 50 of the Australian Constitution.
Are there any local issues you are trying to highlight with your campaign?
Affordable housing / rentals for low income families.
What do you think about the media’s coverage of the election so far?
Fair and equitable
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John Phillips
Family First Candidate Lindsay
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