Not long after the 2004 Federal election, I was at a function addressed by the new Coalition Health Minister, Tony Abbott. It was essentially a gathering of the Liberal Party faithful.
You will recall on Election Day the elation in Coalition ranks when Senator Boswell phoned Prime Minister Howard with the news that Senator Elect, Barnaby Joyce, had effectively given control of the Senate to the Government benches.
Abbott, in his talk that day assured those present that the Liberal Coalition would not abuse this rare and welcome control of both houses.
Barely a year later, this same government introduced Work Choices. Properly titled the Workplace Relations Amendment (Work Choices) Bill 2005, the problems of workers’ rights and protection from unfair dismissal, the no disadvantage test etc. that this bill created, seem now like a distant nightmare.
Make no mistake; no matter who is elected to lead Australia for the next three years, giving that same party control of the Senate would neuter the house of review as well as the proper scrutiny of every piece of legislation that should take place if our system of government is to be effective. The same could be said for Labor/Green alliance.
That’s why we believe that it is in the best interest of all South Australians and every Australian that the DLP should represent South Australia in the Senate.
The DLP is an effective independent voice. We are not beholden to big business or to union heavies and we don’t have any direct interests in any industry (other than a general interest in an economic sense for the benefit of all). We have a long and proud history of doing what we believe is best for our nation and we believe in progress.
Make your vote in the Senate count and VOTE 1 DLP.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
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There are employer and industry heavies too don't forget. Might be better to say you will encourage union representativeness and growth and drop the "union heavies" phrase because unions have been weakened terribly compared to half a generation ago. As a Labor Party, the DLP, should not hesitate in giving encouragement and positive vibes to socially conservative family men and women who are passionate trade unionists and seeking greater strength over the often biased enterprise agreements which are similar to the alleged dead Work(non) Choices anyway.
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