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If you need information about how to

vote in the Constitutional Convention

Election please phone the AEC on

13 23 26, or you can use one of the

language specific numbers below.

Ako ielite informacije no hrvatskom o tome

k a k o glasovati n o i z b o r i m a za ustavnu

konvenciju, molimo nazovite 1800 636 956.

Se desideri informazioni in italiano su tome

votare i n occasione delle elezioni p e r la

Convenzione Constituzioale, telefona al

numero 1800 064 025.

Jejli potrzebujesz informacji w jezyku polskim

na temat tego, jak gbsowat w wyborach do

Zgromadzenia Konstytucyjnego, zatelefonuj

pod numer 1800 637 487.

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lbng dign thoqi sb 1800 671 756.

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All you need to know about voting forthe Constitutional Convention Election

This is an election of delegates to the Constitutional Convention.20 delegates will be elected in New South Wales.

lt is a postal ballot - do not go to a polling booth.

The information in this guidewill help you complete your ballot paper.

tt contains candidate statements andcandidate identification numbers to assist you to vote.

VOTING IS STRAIGHT FORWARD

Please read the instructions on your ballot paper.Either place the number '1' in one box above the line,

or place candidate identification numbers in theboxes below the line (see page 3).

YOUR VOTlNG PACKAGE

This guide contains all you need to know about how to vote and an index of

candidates and their statements. In addition, you should have also received...

Blue ballot paper envelope Reply paid envelope

WHAT TO DO

Once you have completed your ballot paper (see instructions on page 3) insert itinto the blue ballot paper envelope. Seal it, sign it and odd your date of birth.

(Your date of birth is required for identification and security reasons). Then put it allinto the reply paid envelope and post to reach the AEC by Tuesday, December 9th.

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It is important to have your sayA Constitutional Convention is to be held in February 1998 for a public discussion

of issues relating to whether or not Australia should become a republic. Delegates will

not have the power to decide to change the current system - that decision is up to the

Australian people and could only be made at a referendum.

In this election you vote for delegates from your State or Territory who can

contribute to the debate at the Convention. A supplement explaining the key issues

involved in the republic debate will be published in major newspapers on the weekend of

8 and 9 November.

Your ballot paperDelegates will be elected using a Senate style voting system. A candidate will have

to gain a proportion, or quota, of the formal votes to be elected as a delegate. Let’s

look at the ballot paper more closely.

How to voteOn the ballot paper you have a choice. You can vote either above the line or

below the line, but not both.

ABOVE THE LINE

Each box above the line represents either:

l A group of candidates (the name of the group, together with the name of the first

candidate in that group will appear beside the box).

l Or a single candidate who is standing alone. (The candidate’s name and any

descriptive name they have provided will appear beside the box).

l To vote above the line, simply place the number '1' in one box only.Your vote will be counted in the way chosen by the group or candidate you have

voted for. This is called a ticket vote and information will be displayed at all AEC

offices showing you the preferences on each of the tickets.

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BELOW THE LINE

The area below the line contains 20 boxes marked ‘1 st preference’, ‘2nd preference’,

‘3rd preference’ etc.

If you choose to vote below the line, you must place the candidatenumber of your first preference in the box marked ‘1st preference’,the candidate number of your second choice in the ‘2nd preference’box and so on.

You will find the candidate identification numbers listed beside their names on pages

4 & 5 of this guide.

Do not write the numbers 1, 2,3 etc. below the line. You can complete as few or as

many boxes below the line as you wish. Your ballot paper will be counted for as many

boxes OS you have completed.

Either place the number ‘1’ in one

square above the line, or place

candidate numbers in the boxes

below the line (see diogram left).

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Index of candidatesTo find out more information on a candidate, look for their name in this index

and refer to the page number indicated.

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ALLAN, PrudenceALLEN, RogerARCHER, Peter BBAILEY, JimBAIN, JimBANKS, RabinBARRINGTON, SimonBEREJIKLIAN, GladysBERGIN, BrianBIGOT, GodfreyBREEN, PeterBRENNAN, FrankBROOKS, MalcolmBROWNE, MalcolmBRYANT, JoeBUCKLEY, BrianBURNEY, LindaBURTON, SuzanneBUTLER, GregBYRNE, MarlieneCAMERON, JimCAMERON, RogerCASSIDY, JamesCASSIDY, JimCLYNE, ChristIneCOLMAN, RosemaryCONSANDINE, PeterCONSTANTIN, AbrahamCRENNAN, Elizabeth-ROSS, Merv:ROUCHER, BobCROWE, StephenCULL, KimCURRAN, Christopher FrancisDAVIS, Br ian RobertDENNIS, BruceDOBBIN, BenjaminDUNCAN, DarelleGAN, T SLLIS, BobRGLIS, EvaldsVANS, BerylALINSKI, Jason

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KATELARIS, ConnieKELLY, RoseKENEALLY, ThomasKENNEDY, JonKING, JonathanKNELL, RobKWAN, JulianLEESER, JulianLEGGATT, Garth LLI, Jason Yat-SenLODER, KayeLUCAS, Richard JMACHIN, WendyMACINTOSH, JonMACK, TedMACKNEY, Gerard JMACLAREN, NotoshoMAlTLAND, JohnMANGRAVITI, JohnMANTEL, AliceMARCHANDEAU, VkroniqueMARINOS, LexMARSHALL, TedMARTIN, Charles l-lMASIAN, SennieMCCARTHY, WendyMCGEE, Terry DMcGRATH, Amy&GUINNESS, Podraic PearseMcKENZIE, Laura LillianMcLENNAN, Graham CHcMANUS, SallyMcRAE-McMAHON, DorothyMERCADO, SandraMITCHELL, ShirleyMONTGOMERY, Hayes MMOORE, CatherineMORAN, PatriciaMOSELMANE, ShaoquettNEUSS, PhillipNICOLS, SteveNUNEZ, GeorgeO'NEILL, PaulineO'SHANE, PatOWEN, Andrew‘ARKER, Lenore‘ARKINSON, DavidPHILLIPS, Jeffrey‘IKE, Jock Trevor‘OCKLINGTON, JohnRIEST, GodfreyROSS, DavidICKARD, Timothy JIDER, SteveIDGEWAY, AdenUSH, James SYAN, Laurence DADLER, PiroskaCHNEIDER, QuentinCHNEIDER, WarwickECCOMBE, IanHEPHERD, Bruce DHORT, WarwickLVA, LeeMONS, PaulADE, BenSMITH, BabetteSMITH, TonyOWADA, KarinSTEWART, David HSTEWART, LexSUTHERLAND, DougJTTON, Judith IsabelVEETING, David, N E , ArthurTHOMAS, Leigh JamesTHOMPSON, PatrickOTARO, PaoloIRNBULL, MalcolmSHER, GraemeAN DEN HOUT, PatriciaANNOUS, RaniaATKINS, PaulEBSTER, Alasdair PILLCOX, BILTSHIRE, TonyOLDRING, KlaasOODLEY, PatRAN, NevilleAMPROGNO, Nathan J

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List of Candidates and their statements

TED MACKMACK, led 192HABER, Ed 198Austraia's administrative system or Constitution w a sframed in the 1890s to unite six English colonies - aworld that no longer exists. It needs a majorrestructure to face the twenty-first century.We cannot successfully continue with ninegovernments and legal systems, 15 Houses ofParliament, 842 MPs and their bureaucracies, alllocked in an endless confl ict.While the Head of State should not be changedsimply to address historical sectarian or racistgrievance, an independent democmcy cannot rely onhereditary or appointed leaden. We must have thetight and responsibility to directly elect our Head ofState.

AUSTRALIAN REPUBLICAN MOVEMENTThanks to the courage and hard work of Australians,this is the best country in he world.So why can’t on Australian be our Head of State?We deserve a Head of State who is proud to beAustralian.We deserve a Head of State who is one of us.

TURNBULL, Malcolm 123Choir, Australian Republican Movement. Australianeeds a Head of State who’s first allegiance is toAusiralio. Our Head of State should be one of us.MACHIN, Wendy 255As a former National Party Minister, mother andinvolved citizen, I believe having our own Head ofState is above party politics.WRAN, Neville 243My experience a s NSW Premier and my involvementin business has taught me our future lies in the AsiaPacific region a s an independent nation.SOWADA, Karin 163Former Australian Democrats Senator, now Museumcurator, involved in the Anglican Church. I want mydaughter to grow up in an Australia that’s genuinelyindependent.GROGAN, Peter 126Former country solicitor, teacher, football coach AlDSactivist. Ibelieve we should all have a soy in how ourHead of State represents Australia’s diversity.GEORGE, Jennie 117President, ACTU. Coming from a migrant family Iknow Australia has been shaped by the efforts ofworkers. They should be represented at theConvention.ALLEN, Roger 190Building a computer business with 50 offices aroundthe world taught me you have to be independentsucceed. As a country so should Australia.IRVING, Helen 159My adademic background has taught me that whenthe Australian people wrote our Consfilulion, they sawAustralia eventually becoming independent. TheRepublic makes it happen.KENEALLY. Thomas 150As a writer I try to interpret Australia to reoders. AnAustralian Head of State can interpret us to the worldat the highest level.BEREJIKLIAN, Gladys 102As the 1997 NSW President of the YOung Liberals Iknow that young Australians want to forge our ownidentity as an independent nation.CROWE, Stephen 244As a footballer with the Knight’s Premiership winningteam I’m proud of Newcastle and Australia. I’ll beeven prouder with an Australian Head of State.

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HAWKE, Hazel 246Heritage Council Chair. Having combined raisingchildren ond public Iii, I value tradition and change.Both a re re levant to ou r ch i ld ren’ s andgrandchildren’s future.MARINOS, Lex 107Actor, writer, broadcaster, Director Carnivale, DeputyChair, Australia Council. I love the arts, sport andAustralia. Now’s the time for our own Head of State.SUTTON, Judith lsobel 215As an ordinary North Coast citizen, teacher and artist,I live in Murwillumbah. I’m more than ever convincedAustralia needs our own Head of State.TOTARO, Paolo 137Founding Chair NSW Ethnic Affairs Commission.Former Australian Law Reform Commissioner. Ourown Head of State will draw together Australia’swonderfully diverse m i x of people.MORAN, Patricia 225We must convince the world we believe in ourselves,that we ore a mature, independent nation. AnAustralian Head of State will help achieve this.MOSELMANE, Shaoquett 218As a young Australian, having an Australian Head ofState will mean greater prosperity as we build closerregional ties. Be part of making history.KELLY, Rose 1 9 1As a young Australian, from the North Coast, I wantto acknowledge Australia’s uniqueness. Give youngpeople an Australia to strive for ond believe in.FALINSKI, Jason 266As Young Liberals’ Notional President and member ofthe Liberal Party's Federal Executive, I’m proudlyAustralian. That’s why I support an Australian Head ofState.WANNOUS, Rania 239As a young womean from Bankstown the Republic’svital to unifying Australia Building on our strength anddiversity, it gives us hope for the future.

CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY (FREDNILE GROUP)WEBSTER, Alasdair P 208McLENNAN, Graham C 114The Australian Constitution has served Australianswel l . We support a continued ConstitutionalMonarchy.The preamble of our Constitution declares ourreliance on God, it must be retained.Second, the Constitution, through the authority of theMonarch, acknowledges that the only, final legitimatewtQrilycccu~un&rGodasrweokdihroughihe

ti wise provisions, made by Australia’s forefathersmust be retained to provide the essential spiritualshield for Australia, under which our nation willcontinue to be protected and blessed.Our mission is to present these facts to theConvention.Alasdair Webster BA., Former M.H.ROrr Graham McLennon Dentist, Orange.

CITIZENS FOR AN ELECTED PRESIDENTRUSH, James S 229RYAN, Laurence D 193Australia ostensibly acquired nationhood in 1901. ButIt has taken the whole cent to gradually assert ourindependence which logically cannot be achievedfully until we become a RepublicOur members have extensive b&grounds in privateenterprise and the public sector. They are staunchRepublicans who believe nevertheless, that theCommonwealth is a unifying force in the world. Wepropose that our new Republic remain a membernation.Whilst we applaud the Keating initiative in proposing

a Republic we differ from some Republicans in ourstrong belief that the Australian people themselvesshould directly elect their own President.

ALTERNATIVE THREEBRYANT, Joe 139MCKENZIE, Laura Lillian 269MACKNEY, Gerard J 247ARCHER, Peter B 216SCHNEIDER, Warwick 176HAGERTY, Laurence 253CASSIDY, Jim 268CASSIDY, James 129STEWART, Lex 105Changing the head of State will not address the criticalissues; changes to the rules (constitution) that controlpoliticians/government will.The Constitution shall belong to the people, and beretained OS amended by the people, placingPoliticians, Government and Courts effectively underthe peoples’ control.A body of elected Australian citizens be established toenforce the rule5 that limit politicians (government) asentrenched in the Constitution.The people only, (not Politicians) shall haveconstitutional right to put forward amendments to theConstitution.The amended Constitution shall include all thefundamental principles of common law that thepeople trust to maintain their freedom.Fol lowing the amendments, the re-draftedConstitution shall go to referendum.The above principles ore essential to restore integrityto government, and hope and prosperity to allAustralians.Australia must re-establish Aus t ra l ian ownedmanufacturing, forming and mining industries andlimit politicians ability to sellout or destroy them, thiswill ensure jobs and the prosperity of Ausiralia and itspeople. This can only be guaranteed if the peoplehave effective control of government.The existing system where destructive, complicated,oppressive taxation and interest is imposed onAustralians while foreign and multinationals escapevirtually untaxed must be reversedThe Constitution is the only means available to peopleto control politicians and government. To be effectivethere must be an elected body responsible directly tothe people, charged with enforcing the rules laiddown in the Constitution.Hove your say, empower the people, empoweryourself; vote one for the Alternative Three team. Forinformation, Alternative Three. Box 270 St Marys2670. Ph. 02-9623-6177 Fax 02-9826-l 670.Email succeed@bigpond.comHomepage, www users.bigpond.com/succeed/upp.

A JUST REPUBLICO’SHANE, Pat 156MAITLAND, John 206THOMPSON, Patrick 179SLADE, Ben 197McMANUS, Sally 106McRAE-McMAHON, Dorothy 121SILVA, Lee 172The Republic debate presents a significant opportunityfor Australians to take control of our collective life, byentrenching principles of equality, fairness andecological sustainability in our new Constitution.We must not continue with our current monarchistConstitution nor should we accept a “minimalistrepublic”.Vote for A Just Republic:*The Commonwealth of Australia must have aPresident elected by the people, not by politicians. ThePresident should ad on the advice of the PrimeMinister. The Resident’s role will be mainly symbolic,spell out in the Consitutition.*The Constitution must, through a Preamble, aff i rmour democratic freedoms, the rights of IndigenousAustralians, and our character as a multicultural

society based on mutual respect ond ecologicalsutainability.*We need a Bill of Rights in the Constitution,entrenching our individual and collective freedoms.We are citizens, not subjects.*We must continue with Constitutional modernisationafter the year 2001, to ensure ongoing Reconciliationwith Indigenous Australians, to achieve proportionalrepresentation for all parliamentary elections, toentrench fixed four year terms for parliaments torecognise Local Government in the AustralianConstitution, and to review federation.Not Just A Republic.Our candidates are: Pat O’Shane (magistrate); JohnMaitlond (trade union leader); Patrick Thompson(environment&t); Ben Slade (legal aid lawyer); SallyMcManus (trade union organiser); Dorothy McRae-McMahon (Uniting Church Minister); Lee Silva(Chairperson, Redfern Aboriginal Corporation).

DUNMORE LANG COLLEGEALLAN, Prudence 195MONTGOMERY, Hayes M 141Dunmore Lang College supports the role of educatedyoung Australians debating the constitutional future ofour country. The College has nominated twooutstanding students for election because of theirability to participate in the debate in an intelligent,informed way. Our candidates understand thebackground to the debate and will go to Canberrawith open minds to listen to all the arguments for andagainst change. The outcome of the conventionprocess should provide political stability nationalunity, and international credibility.(Dunmore Lang College is a residential college formen and women located on the campus ofMacquarie University, Sydney).

GREENS, BILL OF RIGHTS, INDIGENOUSPEOPLESThe Australian Greens, the Australian Bill of RightsGroup and he Australian Indigenous Peoples Partysupport the republic. For us, the most importantquestion is what kind of republic will serve Australiansin the twenty-first century. We would like to see theConstitution protect the environment, recognise basicrights and responsibilities and acknowledge the firstAustralians. Any move to a republic ought to giveeverybody a fair go, including future generations.MOORE, Catherine 168Artist, owner-builder, Parliamentary assistant to theGreens Senators and former convener and policyc o - o r d i n a t o r o f the Greens NSW.Website: www.peg.opc.org/-ausgreen/.BREEN, Peter 194Convener of the Australian Bill of Rights Group, worksat reforming the legal system and is the author ofthree books about legal rights.PROSS, David 136Chairperson of the Sydney-Newcastle RegionalAboriginal Land Council, former chairperson ofDakinjung Land Council and works in Aboriginaleducation.MERCADO, Sandra 148lecturer in information and media law at WollongongUniversity, a constitutional analyst on free speech andmember of the Australian Greens.PARKER, Lenore 116Member of the NATSIC Anglican Council andrepresentative for indigenous peoples on theInternational Anglican Consultative Council.

ETHOS - ELECT THE HEAD OF STATEGUNTER, Andrew 144MARCHANDEAU, Vbonique 185ETHOS wants all Australian voters to have thedemocratic freedom to elect the Australian Head ofState directly.ETHOS believes that only Australian voters can givelegitimate moral authority to our Head of State.If elected, ETHOS candidates will support a

referendum on whether the Constitution of theCommonwealth of Australia should be changed toprovide: -l A resident Head of State, on Australian citizendirectly elected by the people, and a separate choicebetween:(a) An “umpire” Head of State with codified powerssimilar to the Governor General’s; or(b) An “executive” Head of State with powers similar tothe United States President.

NO REPUBLIC - ACMRepresenting all walks of life, holding different politicalviews, coming from dif ferent ethnic or iginscombining youth and experience, we believe thattogether we can:*Defend the Constitution, the heartbeat of our nation;*Keep Australia a safe, stable, independent,sovereign nation;*Keep leadership above politics;*Preserve our Flag, our heritage, our Anthem, ourNSW Government House and our traditions for ourchildren;l Expose the risks in any “model” republics;*Expose a president as another politician;*Save the emotional and f inancia l cost of changing toa republic.SUTHERLAND, Doug 240Chartered Accountant, Member of the Order ofAustralia and JP, Formerly Lord Mayor of SydneyBelieves we must keep our Flag and Constitutionintact. A Labor Party member, he urges ALP voters toexercise freedom of conscience to vote No Republic.JONES, Kerry 212Execut ive Director, Australians for ConstitutionalMonarchy. Former music teacher, performing artsconsultant, NSW Education Deportment. ChiefExecutive of the National Association of NursingHomes and Private Hospitals. Spends a l l her timefighting the republicans!LEESER, Julian 157Age 2 1. Student. Australia's youngest-elected localgovernment councillor, (Woollahra). World classdebater. Founder of Young Australians Against the2001 Republic.FERGUSON, Christine 149Registered Nurse. Gundagai farmer. Vice PresidentNSW National Party Member NSW Farmers’Association. Former Chairman Riverina HighlandsTourism.FLINT, David 178Chairman Australian Broadcasting Authority FormerDean of Law, University of Technology. ChairmanAustralian Press Council. Won World OutstandingLegal Scholar, Barcelona 199 1. Eurasian descent.PRIEST, Godfrey 135Rusty Priest is NSW State President RSL and DeputyNational President RSL. Regular Army 22 years.C O N S T A N T I N , A b r a h a m 1 7 5Practising dental surgeon. President ‘No Republic Strathfield Branch. National President AustralianLebanese Lobby Group.McGRATH, Amy 184PhD. Author, historian, publisher. Formerly theatreproducer and Sydney University Senator. Tirelessopponent of electoral fraud.MACLAREN, Natasha 232Age 21. Nursing student. Vice President SydneyUniversity Nursing Society. Part-time delicatessenassistant.PHILLIPS, Jeffrey 151Barrister. Formerly research officer Shop, Distributiveand Allied Employees’ Association and nationally withFederated Ironworkers Association.FEODOSIU, Patricia T 143Honorary Lady Mayoress of Sydney Born in China ofRussian parents, fled that republic to safety andsecurity in Australia.GIBBONS, Trish 133Patricia Ferguson (Gibbons) is a Vietnam veteran,nursing at First Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau.

LEGGATT, Garth L 226Age 19 Graduate Cowra HS. President ‘NoRepublic’ Cowra Branch. Director of Central Westfamily business. Pianist. Member NSW YoungNationals.BURTON, Suzanne 128Full-time mother of two young children. With degreesin public health and law, worked as a policy analystfor NSW Health Department.TANE, Arthur 196Newcastle-based small businessman, marketstelecommunication equipment to Middle East andEuropeCOLMAN, Rosemary 182Vice Governor International Organisation Women’sPilots, former school Deputy Principal. Winner AeroClub Air Race 1974.CLYNE, Christine 169Doctor’s receptionist, mother of two, former childcorer Los Angeles and London. ACM volunteer since1993ZAMPROGNO, Nathan J 158Age 24. Computer consultant. Recreational fencer.Leader at Hawkesbury Christian Centre and youthgroup.BROOKS, Malcolm 134Councillor Gosford City Council. MLA for Gosford(1973-76). Private pilot, former Round Australia carrally driver.SADLER, Piroska 254Born Hungary, emigrated to Australia in 1949.Former General Manager Aluminium and BrassRefiners (27 years). Mother and grandmother.

If you like Australia the way it is vote for our “NoRepublic ACM” team today and you will:*Defend our Constitution;*Stop more power going to politicians throughelected presidents;*Defend our Governor-General - our AustralianHead of State,*Keep Australia a safe and tolerant notion;*Defend our NSW Governor and GovernmentHouse.We need you to stand up for Australia. Your vote doescount. Use it by posting it back now!Vote [l] No Republic. Say ‘No Resident’.

DEMOCRACY FIRST GROUP (DFG)Our experienced group believes:*Any Constitutional changes must maintain thestrengths of Australia’s form of Democracy*In future the powers and duties of the Head of State,however chosen, must be effectively defined andlimited.*The authority of the Prime Minister, the Governmentand the Parliament must not be undermined.BAIN, Jim 111Retired stockbroker/banker. Chairman internationalAir Service Commission, Member National CouncilOpera Austral ia. Former Chairman Bain &Company, Natwest Australia Bank, Sydney StockExchange and State LibraryHODGKINSON, David 108Farmer, stud-breeder, Registered Valuer. FormerSenior Vice-President N.S.W. Fanners responsible forFederal and State legislation including Constitutionalmatters. Member board Yass Frail Aged Hostel.

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MACINTOSH, Ian 124Mayor of Bathurst, former, business and politicalconsultant for thirty years. Past President PublicRelations Institute of Australia and Australian NutfieldFarming Scholars Association.HUDSON, Mike 181Former Chief of Navy with 40 years service toAustralia. Currently Chairman Antarctic Co-operativeResearch Centre and Federal President of the NavalAssociation of Australia.SIMONS, Paul 1 2 2Forty-one years in retail management. Chairman ofWoolworths Limited 1987.1995. Chief ExecutiveFranklins 1979-l 987. Twice named business-man ofthe Year.

STABLE INDEPENDENTSHOWARD, Warwick 233O’NEILL, Pauline 271MARTIN, Charles H 236We are concerned with the overall revision of theConstitution to give us future stable Government. Webelieve the current Convention should be extended toconsider all voting, terms, etc. of Parliamentariansand Judiciary efficiently in the 2 1 st Century.We are most concerned with the vote itself.We believe that:Future Governors General / Presidents should beelected by all members of States Lower Houses in asecret ballot.Our vote at the Convention will be decided onbenefits of a Republic, as yet unpresented otherwisestatus quo.Phone for positive policy (02) 9909 2372.Warwick HarvardRetailer Chartered Accountantphone: (02) 9909 2372Fax: (02) 9477 2221Pauline O’NeillPracticing PhysiotherapistCharles H MartinEmployer / Automotive industry

AUSTRALIAN RECONCILlATIONWe stand for justice, recognition and respect forA b o r i g i n e s a n d Torres Strait Islanders. T h eConstitution should acknowledge all human history inthis land. The Commonwealth Parliament shouldhave special responsibility to make laws for thebenefit of the indigenous peoples. We support arepublic based on reconciliation and recognition.BURNEY, Linda 202A mature, united Australia will be possible if ourConstitution and people fully recognise theheritage/rights of indigenous peoples. It's importantfor all Australians.RIDGEWAY, Aden 160The Constitution stands for “inclusive democracy." Donot let us, as lndii Australians, become personsabsent from our consciousness, our deliberations andour daily lives.McCARTHY, Wendy 188Reconciliation is the heart of the matter. A people’smovement con make it happen so that Aboriginesand Torres Strait Islanders miss out no longer.BRENNAN, Fmnk 242Australia does not have a royal family. We do haveindigenous peoples. The Constitution should bebased on facts. We need a republic withreconciliation.

REPUBLICANS FOR MORE THANMINIMALIST DEMOCRACYKNELL, Rob 146CROUCHER, Rob 174“Only a base, vile, insignificant country con bedemocratic." - Benito MussoliniAt Federation we inherited Britain’s Monarchy and

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their rather minimal democracy Perhaps appropriatefor a newborn Nation, but now, almost a century later,we’ve outgrown bothThe change in our level of education plus moderncommunications allows us to toke a greater shore ofour own governance than voting for Party “A” o r Party

“B” every few years.We’d push the Convention to investigate how best tobecome a truly Democratic Republic.“Ask not what your county con do for you ask whatyou could do with your country."

COMMUNITY REPUBLICANS (POPULARELECTION OF PRESIDENT)We are grassroots Republicans advocating maximumcitizen participation in constitutional, electoral andgovernment reform.We completely trust fellow Australians to select theHead-of-State, and regulate presidential powers.Our Elders are wise enough, our Country Peopleexperienced enough, our Indigenous Peopleforgiv ing enough, our Youth enthusiastic enough, ourImmigrants courageous enough!CONSANDINE, Peter 252Notional Executive Director/Party Founder (1982);Produced many Republic-related works;Conducted 246 Community Republican Street FairsAustralia-wide (1991-l 997);Activist Republican for 26 years.KATELARIS, Connie 101Physician, Westmead Hospital; Strong supporter ofCommunity Republicans’ platform; advocatesequality of opportunity for all Australians, Bill of Rights,Australia’s future as a Constitutional Republ ic.GILCHRIST, Neil 113MBA (Public Sector Administration); M.Comm(Information Systems); ComputerAnalyst/Programmer, Chairman NSW HenryGeorge Foundation, fluent Italian French languages.Pr imary Concerns: Electoral, Parliamentary, ToxReform.CRENNAN, Elizabeth 104Longtime catalyst for social change.Founder, rural Futures Forum (Bellingen).Vision: Bringing wisdom, open-mindedness tocreating independent, sovereign Australia throughtrue individual participation by all.BUCKLEY, Brian 165Accountant. Oberon-based. Republican, 30 years.Author: “Dawning of a Republic” (2nd editionpending).Advocates popular election of the Australian Presidentwith defined constitutional powers.

GODFREY BIGOT’S TRADITIONAL FAMILYVALUES PARTYBIGOT, Godfrey 153Gidday This Convention will be wonderful; a fantasticJnket. I’ll mingle with celebrity windbags, and thegolf-course is nearby. As President of AustralianConstitutional Monarchists, I’ve been intimate withw entire Royal family; including the corgis. I’veplayed twister with the Queen Mother and disco-lanced with Charlie. Being a Christian, I’vediscouraged toe-sucking, (and other perversions oneexpects only from the priesthood). My supportersinclude; my girlfriend - Paul ine Hanson, herassociates - Herman Goering, John Howard, HughHefner, and, notably, Alan Jones; he’s tight behindw. Let Bigot speak for the Monarchists - Gii themhat they deserve.KENNEDY, Jon 220Jgh?!

ELECT THE PRESIDENTHANNAN, WilliamIAN DEN HOUT, PatriciaCAMERON, RogerACKA, WilliamHANNAN, LukeBOBBIN, Benjamin

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HANNAN, Liam 118CURRAN, Christopher Francis 248WATKINS, Paul 171HANNAN, Alicia 125HANNAN, Geoffrey 199HANNAN, Georgia 109KWAN, Julian 265HAYSON, Matthew 183SHORT, Warwick 241Each Australian must have the right to vote for thePresident of Australia or Head of State. A vote for“Elect the President" IS a vote for yourself having theright to vote for the President insteod of lettingmembers of Parliament have the exclusive roleof deciding who will be President. The Head ofAustralia has previously been decided by politicianswho appoint mates, or judges. Australia is more thanpoliticians and High Court Judges. Australia is adiverse society. All Australians regardless of theirsex, race, religion, or who they know, must hove theopportunity and right to stand and vote for thePresident of Australia.Australia has come of age since Federation, almost acentury ogo. Our society is for richer ond moreculturally diverse. Great Britain also has moved onand is now much closer to Europe. As we enter theth i rd millennium, we must do so a s a trulyindependent nation, maintaining our historical linksbut in a woy that no longer reflects symbolicsubservience to anyoneRecent events demonstrate the monarchy is out oftouch with community values and respect for theIndividual and IS losing its relevance In modernEngland. It is even less relevant to the people ofAustralia, some 20,000 kilometres distant.By electing the President, we can demand thot thePresident stays in touch with people and communitystandards and focuses on Australia and the needs ofall Australians. By abandoning the class structureinherent in a monarchy, we can ensure that ourchildren ore encouraged to respect people based ontheir character and contribution to Australia, ratherthan on class or race.The protection of democracy and the Australian wayof life requires that the people of Australia have theright to vote for the President who must beaccountable to the people at regular elections, not toCanberra politicions who ore remote from people’sneeds. An elected President will hove greaterindependence and standing. While politicians maynot like this, it ensures the President is truly able torepresent a l l Australians.Few Australians have the money ond time to joinpol i t ical groups to inf luence the actions ofGovernment. The President of Australia will protectand represent all those who can’t afford to joinpolitical groups. The President of Australia will bethere to protect you and your families' nghk. Makesure you have the right to vote for who the Presidentwill be by voting for William Hannan (Elect thePresident).

WOMEN FOR A JUST REPUBLICA new century needs a new constitution which ensuresthat women ploy an active and equal role in shapingOur Nation. For Australia to be truly democratic weneed a republicon constitution that guarantees thisequality This issue must be considered at theconvention, then proposed to you by referendum.DUNCAN, Darelle 155I am a school principal and member of the AustralianWomen’s Party. At the Convention of 1897 no womenwere present. Elect women this time.MANTEL, Alice 145As a lawyer and member of the Australian Women’sParty, attending the Convention means making afuture republic more equitable and representative ofmodem society.

AUSTRALIAN MONARCHIST LEAGUEOur Constitution has for 100 years produced stable

constitutional government and protection of ourdemocracy and freedoms that cannot be guaranteedin a republic.YOU can continue that protection for yourself and yourchildren by rejecting the uncertainties of republics andvoting for the Australian Monarchist League GarlandTeam.GARLAND, Alf 100Brigadier (retired). Former Deputy Chief PersonnelArmy. Past National President RSL Australia. PatronSAS Association (Sydney) and Red Beret International.Residence: Bungendore.EVANS, Beryl 2 0 4H a v i n g s e r v e d Australia in the RAAF; LocalGovernment and the NSW Parliament, I know thevalue of the Constitution to our democracyResidence: Rylstone.HESPE, Stewart 273A farmer. Former National Party Candidate. PastPresident: Association of Consulting Engineers andConvocation of Sydney University Residence:Bathurst.WOODLEY, Pat 234A popular and former Miss NSW and well knownfashion and model Identity standing to maintain “ourbrilliantly modern Aus t ra l ian Constitution."Residence: Sydney.BARRINGTON, Simon 260A proud young Australian operating a mechanicalengineering company urging Australians to "reject theuncertainties of a republic” Residence. Sydney.EGAN, T S 2 1 028 year old media executive with nine years service inthe Royal Australian Navy. A leading Young Nationaladvocating “vote Monarchist" Residence: Sydneyand Dubbo

VOICE OF THE ORDINARY PEOPLEThis Convention is the only opportunity in 100 yearsto rewrite the Australian Constitution.Issues considered must include adding basic humanrights, environmental responsibilities, citizen initiatedreferenda, and reviewing the layers of governmentThis is your opportunity to vote for changes that willbenefit ordinary Australians.Don’t waste your vote!GAVAGNIN NEWMAN, Amelia46; migrated from Italy 1960;wife; mother;

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JP; teacher by profession, currently clerk at a low firm;community activist; environmentalist;committed to security and peace.BUTLER, Greg 127Councillor, Wingecarribee Shire;Professional Engineer;Senior Officer, Railway Services Authority;Federal Councillor, APESMA Union;Foundation Fellow, Australian Institute of CompanyDirectors;Member ACF;Rural landholder.

NICOLS, Steve 262PUSH FOR THE FUTUREHere’s my propaganda:-I love the indefinable Aussie spirit.I love Aussie films like Mad Max, and bands likeT.I.S.M. that can only come from Australia.I hate boring, self-indulgent, politicians who don’tlisten to people.Surely it’s time for fresh ideas after more than 200years. Let’s go!

NUNEZ, George 161COMMUNITY UNITY AND EQUALOPPORTUNITY GROUPThe Estate is to the service of the person and its goal topromote the common well, for this we must contribute

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GRANT, Alan 235AUSTRALIAN SYSTEM WORLDS BESTPROTECTS AUSTRALIAAustralia’s, Monarchical double head of state systemis worlds best;Lets Government and Governor-General fire eachother;Has effective, uncomplicated, checks and balancesPrevents dictatorship;Safeguards Parliamentary democracy;Links Australia and European Community in unstableworld;Is non political;Gives best future Government, of, for, by, theAustralian people.

ELLIS, Bob 154BOB ELLIS, INDEPENDENT REPUBLICANI am open to persuasion, but I presently favour aRepublic with a President elected by a two-thirdsmajority of both Houses of Parliament for a single sixyear term, fixed three year parliamentary terms, anda Prime Minister and Cabinet of the present sort,ruling as now.

11, Jason Yat-Sen 162A MULTI-CULTURAL VOICEAs an Asian-Australian born and raised in Sydneyand a constitutional and international lawyer with theUnited Nations, I represent ethnic Australians and allwho believe in multi-culturalism.Becoming a republic will re-define Australia.Representation of diverse peoples within our multi-cultural nation is essential in this process of change.

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Approach*Head of State -Australian, elected 3/4 both Houses,confined powers, retain names Governor-Generaland Commonwealth.*Constitutional Reform-ongoing process for reform,including aboriginal reconciliation, democratic andplain English terminology.*Convention - needs vision and proper debate.

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Historian. Author "A Cargo of Women”. Magazineand newspaper columnist. Formerly Chief ExecutiveNSW Bar. “loo often Australia’s defining momentshave been to the timetable of others. This time wemust ‘seize the day’. A republic will facilitate\boriginal reconciliation, yet celebrate Britain’scontribution. It will unite our multicultural nation.”

OHNSTON, Mary 173NDEPENDENT AUSTRALIANWilloughby City Councillor. Please consider: as theConvention is to serve as “a forum for maturediscussion on the range of issues surrounding ourystem of government," by not belonging to either theMonarchist or Republican camp, I intend to listen tolebate and then make a reasoned decision.

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*in respect and appreciation for the traditions andheritage of our constitution and all Australians*that it’s wrong for our head-of-state to be selected bythe hereditary system of another century and countrybased on gender and religious discrimination

MANGRAVITI, John 245REPUBLICANS FOR A HELLUVALOT MOREDEMOCRACYWe vote, and hey crow,‘We have a mandate!”(and do just what they please)So if we talk now of only symbolsthen this Great Debatewi l l become a historiclittle sneeze.We stand for a republic, but a democratic republic -by, for, and of the People of Australia.

POCKLINGTON, John 132My aim is to help write a proposed constitution in plainEnglish for everybody to read and understand.The Constitution belongs to the people so should bewritten in words understood by everybody.I’ll support only minimal changes to the presentconstitution.

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Republicanism: Wrong Way Go Back.Republicanism poses the greatest danger ever toAustralia.Citizens lose power to Parliament or Presidency.Non British migrants fled the instability and tyranny ofRepublics to regain people power and enjoy thepeace and safety of Australia.Do not renounce the freedom we have.

McGUINNESS, Padraic Pearse 230REPUBLICAN INDEPENDENT FORDEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED PRESIDENTPaddy McGuinness is a journalist and economist,born in Melbourne in 1938, brought up in Sydney. Alifelong republican, he believes that when we becomea republic ii must be in full consultation with thepeople, who should directly elect a presidentwith powers like those of the monarchy.

USHER, Graeme 186Keep it simple and sensible.If you vote for me I will put commonsense first.

PIKE, Jock Trevor 264OCEANIA-ONETALKUNITYFLAG-AUSTRALIAEmpower Australia’s future with a legitimate moraland spiritual foundation. Reject the British Crown’sfalse claim of sovereignty.Acknowledge the descendants of the AboriginalNations as the truly sovereign people. (FirstReferendum)E n t e rconciliation, entreaty, (negotiation),reconciliation; treaty.Second Referendum chooses preferred RepublicModel and Treaty Ratification for National Unity

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WOLDRING, Klaas 207PROGRESSIVE LABOUR PARTY -MAXIMALIST REPUBLICANSObjective: Reconstructing AustraliaPresident: elected by the people, symbolic powerTwo levels of government: National and LocoRecruit quality Ministers from entire societyProportional Representation for all electionsFixed four-year electoral termsBill of RightsSafeguards for: (a) Environment; (b) lndigenouPeoples’ rightsHotlines:0298183737/0297989321/049623432/04229f334/066815002

WILTSHIRE, Tony 251“AUSTRALIAN”The spirit of Australians, makes Australia the bescountry.

Will a republic, or a revised constitutional monarch)improve or destroy our unique lifestyle?I will ensure the spirit of o u r national identity andlifestyle is preserved and not crushed by prioritising it athe convention.All Australians need hope

CAMERON, Jim 250CONSERVATIVE MAINSTREAMMONARCHISTFormer Speaker, NSW Parliament; NSW delegate toconstitutional conventions Sydney (1973), Hobart(1976), Perth (1978). Former State Shadow Attorney-General. Defends our cultural heritage, constitutionLatter not broken, requires no fixing. Tinkeringdangerous. Politician unwanted OS head of state.Upholds status quo but questions High Court’s roleond media’s record.

DENNIS, Bruce 201I want to represent your interests.I live wih my wife and four children aged thirteen tothree.Our constitution must now be reviewed to ensure thatAustralia is set on a more independent course for thenext 100 years with a head of state who is anAustralian.

FOX, Stephen John 110INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR AFEDERAL REPUBLICI decided to be a candidate at this election because Ibelieve that both the monarchy and the presentAustralian Constitution are out of date and should beabolished nowI want to maintain the federal system under a newmodern constitution which is easier to omend.

BROWNE, Malcolm 256ALTERNATIVE CHOICES FOR ANAUSTRALIAN REPUBLICAn Australian republic is coming sooner or later. Whatarrives is up to you.This is not a time to borrow existing models from othersocieties.The ‘Alternative Choices for an Australian Republic”independent candidate will ensure relevant andserious alternatives are presented. That represent realAustralia, traditional and modem.

MITCHELL, Shirley 140AN UNBIASED RURAL VOICEA rural and remote country candidate.A business woman who is involved with manyorganisations at local regional and state level and whocan ably represent grass roots communities.Experience with different types of government has

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MCGEE, Terry D 258RECOGNISE SPECIAL BRITICRELATIONSHIP IN CONSTITUTIONComplete independence does not exist. Whileworking with Asia and the world the de-facto "specialrelationship” between Australia, New Zealand,Canada, England, Scotland, Wales and Eire that hasbeen obscured and subord inated to the monarchyshould be recognised, clarified, renegotiated,revitalised and formally Incorporated into ourconstitution, not forgotten.

I am m u c h m o r e interested in improving ourConstitution to return power where it should be USThe debate republic v monarchy i s a minor IssueThis i s o u r chance to make parliament far morereponsible.It certainly has not been responsible this meny yearsThis IS our opportunity.

HEWIT T , G lenda 2 2 4I CARE ABOUT AUSTRAL IA’S FUTUREThe question is, ‘what IS best for o u r notion?‘. It’simportant to be open minded on the pros and cons ofa republic and committed to searching for the bestsolution for Australia’s future. As a non-alignedindependent, this is the opprooch I will take atthe Constitutional Convention.

LUCAS, Richard J 1 8 7R ICHARD J LUCAS ( INDEPENDENT)Vote 1 Richard J Lucas(B.A. DipEd. J.P.)Your comminity voice for an input for a new AustralianConstitution.Proven community involvementConcerned for total reconcilliation with all Australiansto grow and go foward together OS one people withone voice to the new Republic

B A N K S , R o b i n 1 8 9A REPUBL IC FOR ALL AUSTRAL IANSI am the Co-ordtnator of a Community Legal Centrefor people with disabilities.I wil l p romote an Australian R e p u b l i c with aConstitution that reflects

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Are you confident you are truthfully informed andunderstand possible consequences of changing o u rConstitution?All I osk: check internet:

*Australia’s independence;*Its history, both Indigeneous and non-lndlgenous,*the needs ond rights of everyone in Australia;and ensures a Head of State without party-political ties

www.ozermall.com.au/-agourleyor send a stomped/addressed, 11 x22cm envelope toConstitution, PO Box Q381, NSW 1230 and thentrust your own common sense.Best wishes, Alan Gour l y

C U L L , K i m 1 7 7K I M C U L LFemale, 37 years, marred 3 children, 4 step-children.Solicitor Armidale.Councillor and nominee Law Society of NSW Chair,Australian Constitutional Issues Committee Strongcommunity involvement, b road knowledge ofbusiness, private enterprise, and womens issues.Objective understanding of constitutional issues ondconsequences invitee to the NSW Federat ionCentenary Convention.

SECCOMBE, Ian 209PEOPLES PROTECTOR PARTYMonarchy gave stability but change comes. The namerepublic is t a r n i s h e d American glltz, Africandictatorshlp. We want a commonwealth with electedPeoples Protector who can nudge or dismissParliament.No privileged groups i n the Constitution.Qualifications: M.A , completing Dip Low Formerprimary principal, state councillor to Teacher sFederation; Liberal Party.

BAILEY, Jim 103AUTHOR “THE BUSH TELEGRAPH”REPUBLICANVisit Internet address “eyecan.com.au” to read myViews published in ‘The Bush Telegraph”If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” mantra Monarchists.Wrong! Australia’s assets are being squandered by anClassified system of government. Only radical changean break interests vested in our status quo. Goepublic!

KING, Jonathan 152FAIR GO” CONSTITUTION FOR ALLUSTRALIANSn independent Political Scientist, Historian, author ofFight for Fedemtion” ond heritage champion whodefeated bureaucrats for Bicentennial First Fleet Tallhips Expedition, I’ll fight for popular Australian values,estminster Democracy, Bill of Rights and a plainnglish, modem, commonsense ‘fair go’, constitutionrotecting and reflecting wishes of ordinary people.

SCHNEIDER, Quentin 211DINKUM BOSS-COBBERS: NO ELECTORALFAVOURITISMElectoral selection: favouritism; egotism; cronyism Aninherently divisive way to determine Australia’ssymbolic Head-of-State.Our ‘People’s’ Constitution should:(a ) c lea r l y e s tab l i sh Australia’s ConstitutionalM o n a r c h y w i t h o u t religious/gender/etc. bias;(b) uniquely recognise the First Australians (perhapsthrough a joint symbolic Head-of-State, whereseparate indigenous figurehead symbolises territorial(as opposed to political) sovereignty)

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BERGIN, Brian 249BRIAN BERGIN FOR THE AUSTRALIANREPUBLICSubjects or citizens? Our tired institutions and ethicallyInadequate leaders have us anchored in the past. let’srethink our Constitution and replace yesterdoy’smonarchs with our own Presidents... AustralianPresidents with integrity and moral leadership, to showo u r grandkids the way forward... Presidents who we,the Australian people, elect!

review the Constitution as a working documentmake recommendations about revisionsbe beyond politics or simple discussions of republicr monarchyutcomes of the Convention must support goodovernance for a l l Austral ians into the future.

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Rural New South Wales’ interests must not bedominated by metropolitan and idealistic viewpoints inthe Constitutional debqte. Avoid domination by vestedinterests: elect a non-party, independent voice backed

by twenty years as an elected rural local governmentrepresentative.I stand for an Australian Constitution modernisedthrough minimal change.

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II see this as my chance to help make Australia a trulyindependent country, bv including all Australian’s

WILLCOX, B 263PRIVATE CITIZENWhen Britain committed to Europe in the 1960’s, achange to our Constitution became inevitable.Neither the British royal court nor the pretend royalcourt of America is the right model.Our Constitution must reflect the equality andpragmatism which characterises the Australian

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determine the direction this country will take OWEN, Andrew 223constitutionally, and, hopefully, in the process, make ANDREW OWENeveryone proud to be an Australian. I am 25 years old, Born in Coffs Harbour and raised BYRNE, Marliene 203

in Colyton. I seek the faith, the wisdom and, the MARLIENE BYRNE INDEPENDENTRICKARD, Timothy J 217 courage to do what is right in the years to came 200 REPUBLICANINDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN years ago we built a nation, now it is time to find a Let our people speak. As a modern independentIt’s time for Australia to achieve genuine home. nation we must have an Australian Head of State,independence by appointing an Australian as Give me ago. popularly elected, promoting Australian values andHead of State. serving a reconciled Australian Republic; a RepublicThe fundamental principles of our current system MARSHALL, led 222 celebrating our diverse cultures and encouraging allshould be retained in the republic model. CONDITIONAL REPUBLIC our people to reach their full potential through peace,Formerly a lawyer, banker and political adviser, now Former Senior Court Officer(Govt. Dept.) order and good government.General Manager of a Sydney engineering business. Any proposed Republic should be conditional uponMarried with two young children. the president being chosen and elected by fair and NEUSS, Phillip 214

free vote of the people and not by Parliament. AUSTRALIA’S HOLIDAY COASTLODER, Kaye 228 The president should represent the people and not be NORTHERN NSW REPUBLICANAUSTRALIAN FEDERATION BUSINESS bound to Political Party directives. Please consider! I’m not a tall poppy and itsAND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN His powers should be substantial. impartant for real people to give a country perspectiveAs “the voice of working women” Business and to balance city power. I’ll press for logical sensibleProfessional Women’s priority is ta ensure women are CROSS, Mew 170 change. I attended the peoples Constitutionalwell represented at the Constitutional Convention, INTERDEPENDENT Convention in Bathurst in November 1996. I’m wellTheir views need to be heard as part of the debate, As a first Fleeter I feel responsible ta ensure that our informed, widely read, travelled allover andMy personal opinion is that Australians are mature heritage is not destroyed. moderate. Vote 1.enough to become citizens of a republic. Australia needs to develop its own interdependent

autonomy without losing its magnificent traditions. SWEETING, David 147ERGLIS, Evalds 261 Links with Britain need to be severed without UNIQUE AUSTRALIAN ROYAL FAMILYINDEPENDENT undermining the foundations of our excellent Minimum change: The Australian Monarch can no1. Born Riga/Latvija - Age sixty-five - Migrated to Constitution. longer be the Monarch of another countryAustralia 1949 - Married to an Australian - Have f ive The head of state must be Australian. This preserves Australia’s highly stable form ofchildren and ten grandchildren. government.2. Distinguished CMF service 1964/87 - Awarded SMITH, Tony 142 i.e. Hereditary head of state, Democratically electedOAM. LET’S CLARIFY ALL REPUBLIC OPTIONS parliament, Autocratic parties and Bureaucratic3. Branch Manager Education Department 1964/88 As a lecturer at Sydney University’s Omnge Campus public service.- Credit Union Director 1978/93 - Since 1990 I have taught constitutional Law for eight years. The media can focus on Australia’s own princes andStoreman Coffs Harbour TAFE. I have participated in both "Australia Consults” princesses, supporting people and charities.4. Member Royal Volunteer Coastal patrol Coffs programs, the Bathurst peoples’ Convention 1996Harbour Rifle Club - J.P. and am involved in the 1997 local constitutional SHEPHERD, Bruce D 238

conventions. I’ve always fought for what I believe in; deaf children,HENRY, Catherine 120 1 want to clarify republic options and help the public with the AMA, patients and doctors.

BILL OF RIGHTS FOR AUSTRALIA understand them. Republic or Monarchy I would like to help to see usThe most important features of any constitution are governed so all Australians may better achieve theirthe peoples’ rights protected by it, yet our Australian MASIAN, Sennie 115 potential.Constitution contains no such safeguards. This BELIEVES IN REPUBLIC AND Australia will be different after this convention - vieconvention is your opportunity to guarantee the rights MULTICULTURAL AUSTRALIA must get it right.all Australians take for granted and to ensure I believe in a government that is democratic,fundamental freedoms are preserved for future independent, innovative and stable with leaders who i FUNG, Bob lb4generations are progressive thinkers, compassionate and fair to BOB FUNG FOR PEOPLE EMPOWERMENT

all citizens regardless of colour, age, gender, religion, Background: Hong Kong migrant to Australia in earlyDAVIS, Brian Robert 237 education a n d economic status. 1991.RETAIN THE MONARCHY I believe in a society that values diversity and respect Qualification: BA (Politics) from Macquairie University.We have a unique constitution. migrants and their contributions. Experience: 5 years door to door interviewer, havingOnly the Australian people change it. discussed Australian and world politics with manyI will ensure that questions put to the people maintain GALLAGHER, Mick 231 Australians.

that people power. TRUE INDEPENDENT Aim: Mobilize grassroots participation in politicalI am a supporter of Citizen Initiated referenda. It is important that independent arbitrators are elected &?&ion-making processes.All Republican models seen to date diminish people to represent you, consider all points raised from both Support: Independents; Universal Suffrage on thispower in favour of increased power to politicians, sides and raise matters of Constitutional concern. issue.

The Republic debate will not solve unemployment, Cantact: (0416)212188 for discussion.RIDER, Steve 131 foreign debt or our economy. Are we being devided AUSTRALIAN REPUBLICAN WORKER’S again far political purposes? - Let's debate IOANNIDIS, George 138PARTY Any concens 015465586. INDEPENDENT-FREE ENTERPRISE FORThe Australian Republican Workers Party will AUSTRALIAendeavour to represent the voice of the workers of this THOMAS, Leigh James 213 Accountant 42, Fairlield/NSW, Married.country. REPUBLICAN FOR AUSTRALIA 1) Tax; 15% - 25% Flat Rates 12 ,000 Threshold.I will put forward a strong voice far change to the I will be standing for a republic by minimal change 2) People Elect; Resident, one level of government,constitutional framework of Australia. with an elected president by the people. High-Court/Commissioners.For too long Australian workers have been shackledby the chains of our royal colonial masters. Break free!

I will also be advocating a BiII of Rights to be included 3) Citizen’s Rights; Innocent until proven guilty/allin the rewriting of the constitution. law’s. One person one vote. Universal health.Thank you for your support. 4) Legal Tender; The Australian Dollar, other

method's of payment optional.5) Australia for the people.

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