I do have a vested interest in what I am about to discuss. To conceive we needed to undergo IVF/ART. I am writing because of the legislation in Victoria that states that to access this service you need to undergo both a police check and a CPOC (Child protective order check.) I am not aware of any other medical condition that requires the patient to undergo a police check in order to access treatment. Continue reading →
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“While factories the world over have recently been forced to shut down due to the economic crisis, puppy factories continue to boom. Mass-producing puppies for profit, their operators are simply business people with little or no concern for the animals they force to breed in appalling facilities. It’s not uncommon for female dogs as young as six months old to churn out litters constantly for their entire lives.
“When they’re no longer able to breed, they’re euthanised. But perhaps the most shocking truth about puppy factories is that they’re operating right here, in towns all across Australia. Continue reading →
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The Victorian state election will be held on Saturday, November 27. Australian Democrats endorsed candidates are standing for the Legislative Assembly in the electoral districts of Niddrie, Caulfield, Gembrook, Kilsyth, Oakleigh and Benambra. You’re welcome to use the comments form below to suggest state government issues that you would like addressed. Continue reading →
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Media Release, August 18, 2010
While the media follows Julia Gillard looking under a car or Tony Abbott playing soccer with school children, indigenous issues have gone missing in this campaign, say the Australian Democrats.
Senate candidate for Victoria, Rick Westgarth, who recently worked with indigenous people instructing in tertiary education Continue reading →
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Media Release August 5, 2010
The Australian Democrats candidate for Indi, Mark Carey, has questioned the commitment of The Greens’ Indi candidate who is holidaying in Africa during the election campaign.
“I’ve been travelling the electorate listening to voters about their concerns. They are disappointed The Greens candidate isn’t here doing the same. They are seriously questioning her commitment to the people she has put herself forward to represent,” Mr Carey said.
‘Anyone thinking about voting for The Greens must be wondering what’s going on. Continue reading →
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Australian Democrats 2nd senate candidate for Victoria, Rick Westgarth believes it is possible to help the environment and grow our economy.
“When we do this we will position Australia to become a world leader in environmental sustainability. This will give our children the brightest future possible.
“I believe in a smart Australia with a better and more effective education system that gives our children the chance to become whatever they want. A child’s birth place or family’s income should not determine their future potential. We need to encourage our citizens to strive for better, to have goals and to have every opportunity to achieve them.” Continue reading →
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Media Release August 5, 2010
Paul Roberton, the Australian Democrats candidate for Wills, says he is disgusted by the major parties’ strategy of minimising the loss of votes by making themselves small targets instead of committing to policy and leadership. “This behaviour is pathetic. I want responsible economic policies and responsible social welfare.” Continue reading →
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Media Release, August 5, 2010
The Australian Democrats regard current military superannuation schemes as unfair and discriminatory.
“I want military superannuation pensions to be indexed to Male Total Average Weekly Earnings (MTAWE) or the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is greater,” Mark Carey, Democrats candidate for Indi said today.
“The Australian Democrats adopted this policy position before the 2007 Federal Election and stand by it. Continue reading →
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Media Release, August 5, 2010
Brand-new Prime Minister Julia Gillard is to continue the Rudd government’s obsession with controlling what adults can and cannot see on the internet. The ALP has irrevocably abandoned the centre ground by confirming their commitment to censorship, say the Australian Democrats.
“Ms Gillard’s remarks about the ‘Dark Side’ of the internet confirm her lack of understanding of the 21st Century and the challenges of the digital age,” Con Sarazen, Australian Democrats candidate for Batman said today. Continue reading →
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