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The Argument for Statehood for the NT
07.19.10 (8:09 pm)   [edit]
In the spirit of fair play I have added the link to the Pro-Statehood website. I am personally opposed to the Statehood movement. Reasons are: Firstly a change to the status of state increases the number of senators to 5, well in excess of our requirements and an unnecessary burden on taxpayers for Parliamentary Salaries, and allowances. Secondly, the derivation of State based taxes for areas NOT covered by Federal funding has to increase. I think the NT is already a very expensive place to live....it isn't warranted to make even more of a burden via new state taxes. Thirdly, the only conceivable advantage I can see in the NT becoming a state is the supposed autonomy over making legislation without it being ruled out by Federal politicians....given the quality of the politicians the territory tends to attract I fear removal of this safeguard leaves the administration of government in the hands of a very untalented inept bunch on both sides of the house. The NT Government is also unicameral (no upper house) so there is no house of review. The Federal Government currently provides this function for the NT. Lets leave the "federal" safeguard there!!!! To view the website cut and paste the following into your browser address bar. http://www.ntstate7.com.au/
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2010 Federal Election
07.19.10 (7:48 pm)   [edit]
With the Election being a face off between two new unelected leaders, both first timers and both facing the electorate as relatively new influences I wonder how many are wondering about the "Hobson's Choice" involved given the seemingly low appeal most electors seem to be expressing through the various blogs and news sites....
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Canny Move
08.14.09 (2:28 pm)   [edit]
What a canny move by Gerry Woods to support the Labor Party. Because he knows Alison isnt likely to vote with the Labor Government any time soon, the net effect is to give him defacto Chief Ministership in that the government will need to go cap in hand to Gerry any time it wants to pass legislation for the next three years. If the polls reported in the NT News (Friday 14th August 2009) are correct (although no source was given!) then the people overwhelmingly want an election and the Labor party would have little chance of survival. Regardless of whether or not the CLP is fit and ready to govern the net effect of Gerry's support of the existing regime is to have the opposite to his stated outcome of stable government since the Labor party will be in the minority in the house for 3 more years. And what a draconian anti-democratic set of conditions have been attached to this cosy little arrangement. ...Under the agreement between Mr Wood and the Chief Minister, Labor members are not allowed to cross the floor on any legislation, quit the party or challenge Paul Henderson for the leadership...... And this is democracy?
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Links being updated
08.11.09 (12:40 pm)   [edit]
Because this blog hasnt been active since about 2005, I am working through updating the links on the Left Hand side. Your patience is appreciated.
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CURRENT LIST OF POLITICAL PARTIES from the AEC
08.11.09 (10:54 am)   [edit]
Current Register of Political Parties
Australian Democrats
Australian Fishing and Lifestyle Party
Australian Greens
The Greens - NSW
The Australian Greens - Victoria
The Greens - WA lnc
Queensland Greens
Australian Labor Party (ALP)
Australian Labor Party - NSW Branch
Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Australian Labor Party - QLD Branch
Australian Labor Party - WA Branch
Australian Labor Party - SA Branch
Australian Labor Party - Tasmanian Branch
Australian Labor Party - ACT Branch
Australian Labor Party - Northern Territory Branch
Country Labor Party
Australian Sex Party
Carers Alliance
Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group)
Citizens Electoral Council of Australia
Climate Change Coalition
Communist Alliance
Conservatives for Climate and Environment Incorporated
Democratic Labor Party (DLP) of Australia
Family First Party
Hear Our Voice
Liberal Democratic Party
Liberal Party of Australia
Liberal Party of Australia - NSW Division
Liberal Party of Australia - Victorian Division
Liberal National Party of Queensland
Liberal Party - WA Division Inc.
Liberal Party of Australia - SA Division
Liberal Party of Australia - Tasmanian Division
Liberal Party of Australia - ACT Division
National Party of Australia
National Party of Australia - NSW
National Party of Australia - Victoria
National Party of Australia - WA Inc
National Party of Australia - SA Inc.
Young National Party of Australia
Non-Custodial Parents Party (Equal Parenting)
Northern Territory Country Liberal Party
Nuclear Disarmament Party of Australia
One Nation
Pauline's United Australia Party
Senator On-Line
Socialist Alliance
Socialist Equality Party
The Australian Shooters Party
The Fishing Party
What Women Want (Australia)
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The blog is back!
08.11.09 (10:18 am)   [edit]
With all the turmoil going on in the local political environment, I thought it was a good time to get the blog going again. Feel free to post and comment.
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PREDICTIONS
10.05.04 (10:55 pm)   [edit]

NT Web times tends towards pragmatism when it comes to predicting election results. With Parliament currently awaiting a big day on Friday, it seems all options arent being discussed. Antony Green outlines in detail the consequences of the various things that can happen here http://blogs.abc.net.au/anton... Only brief mention is made anywhere of a more obvious solution. Given Alison Anderson's statement that she will not recontest an election, it would seem obvious to me that the simple resignation from Parliament by her and conduct of a by-election would be the cheapest and most representative method for firming up the numbers in Parliament. Should Labor win this seat then numbers are again sufficient for the NT Labor party to continue to govern and the crisis is resolved. Of course should the CLP win the seat then the numbers become tied, which would most likely lead to an election in a short time anyway. This of course, is more costly than having a general election on its own and will put both parties under financial strain but since this seems to be the way things heading under the current situation the impact is the same.
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