And we have policies from the Australian Motorists Party!
The return of the Plastic Bags!
The Motorist Party are concerned that the legislation, introduced by ACT Greens and Labor Parties, which came into effect on 1 November 2011, to ban plastic shopping bags has been responsible for actually adding to the volume of plastic bags dumped in landfill, while continuing to prove a major inconvenience to shoppers.
We believe that a large part of the community is not at all supportive of the ban and so we aim to reverse the decision made by the Assembly.
The Motorist Party are concerned that the legislation, introduced by ACT Greens and Labor Parties, which came into effect on 1 November 2011, to ban plastic shopping bags has been responsible for actually adding to the volume of plastic bags dumped in landfill, while continuing to prove a major inconvenience to shoppers.
We believe that a large part of the community is not at all supportive of the ban and so we aim to reverse the decision made by the Assembly.
Laura Norder!
A large part of the incidence of crime in the ACT is committed by re-offenders. Our message is that offenders who do not respect the community and the law will be strongly dealt with. Re-offenders will find an even tougher situation. In addition, there will be absolutely no quarter given to drug dealers by the Motorist Party.
We will express our commitment to this approach by ensuring the Government shows a commitment to the reforms required to strongly deal with re-offenders and drug dealers and give the Community confidence that the tough issues of Law and Order are being tackled head-on.
Business!
— A consultation with local peak groups and an assessment of other State and Territory incentives for business start-ups and gaining the best value for money for ACT Tax Payers.
— The identification of real and achievable goals to reduce “red tape”. The Motorist Party will be requesting an annual Business Impact Report and will demand that the ACT Government seek to reduce or remove any unnecessary or redundant regulations.
— The Motorist Party will recommend the creation of “The Office of the Commissioner for Business for the ACT” and the appointment of an appropriately qualified person as Commissioner who will act as a conduit between the ACT Government and Business Community.
— Initiating and continuing an active and constant conversation with both Unions and Employers, at a local level, to ensure we maximize the rights and opportunities for both. The Motorist Party wants to see, on at least one occasion per year, the Members of the Assembly connecting directly with Business Owners, Employees and Unions to hear and understand the actual daily issues they encounter in the workplace.
— The Motorist Party will fight for business taxes to be reviewed annually, as part of the budget process, for the ACT Government to consider. This will be not only for peak industry groups and “big business”, but also for the Mum and Dad businesses, which make such important contributions to our community.
— The ACT Legislative Assembly needs a common sense approach and Members who understand both business and employees. Whether it is a Labor or Liberal Government, the Motorist Party will be seeking to ensure the Community’s voice is heard; and heard loud!
We’ve also got the full list of candidates:
- Chic Henry. Ginninderra.
Burl Doble. Brindabella.
David Cumbers. Molonglo.