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We
believe
Reconciliation
is essentially a people’s movement. It represents the hopes and
desires of many Australians who want to see justice and equity for
all people in this country, Aboriginal and Non Aboriginal alike.
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In Australia,
Aboriginal and Non Aboriginal people must work together to
fulfil the future destiny of Australia.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI) need representation in the political processes of
this nation, to achieve acknowledgement and participation in
Australia’s domestic and international affairs, as well as, to
drive the reconciliation process.
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there
are pressing issues that affect ATSI families more so than the broader
Australian community that must be addressed; the current
Northern Territory Intervention by the Federal Government, The
rights of ATSI Australians and Reconciliation with the broader
Australian community, Justice, health, education, housing,
employment, relationship breakdown, substance abuse and child
abuse. These are serious issues requiring a strong voice solely
committed to families to ensure that issues important to the
ATSI families are kept at the forefront of political
debate in Australia.
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Reconcile Australia
Party will work to refocus the Australian political process on
to the issues that are most important to ATSI Australians
and to build sustainable relationships to allow every Australian
family to reach its potential.
Why
form a party focussing on the Reconciliation of ATSI families and
disadvantaged groups
into the broader Australian community?
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an Australia that
provides equal life chances for all. Recognising and respecting
the special place, culture and contribution of ATSI people
to Australia’s past, present and future.
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to promote and
build better relationships between Aboriginal and Non Australians for the benefit of all Australians.
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political parties
generally have constituencies they predominately represent, like
business, unions or rural voters. Reconcile Australia Party as
the name implies, represents ATSI families and disadvantaged
groups and their
aspirations to seek equality in the Australian political system
and acceptance by the broader Australian community.
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healthy and stable
family life is the key to harmonious communities and society.
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Reconcile Australia
Party will work towards changes in Law and Policies that create
the best possible environment for equality.
Health
Reconcile Australia
Party believes that children are our future, their health and
development is everybody’s business.
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however,
there is a significant health gap between Aboriginal and Non
Aboriginal
Australians, as there is limited access to
primary health care services.
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tackling
the health and early development needs of ATSI children and their
mothers must be given a high priority for any government
committed to improving life outcomes.
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to have a health
care system that is affordable and equitable for all
disadvantaged groups in Australia.
Education
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Reconcile Australia
Party believes that education is the corner stone to developing
and equipping ATSI and Non ATSI Australians to
assure their and the Nation’s future.
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education is widely
recognised as the key to promoting reconciliation in a broader
sense. It provides the tools and the self esteem for young
people to triumph over disadvantage in all areas of their lives
including health, housing and employment.
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despite many
education initiatives implemented by Commonwealth and the
various State Governments over the past 20 years, ATSI
students continue to be the most disadvantaged student group in
Australia.
Economic Management
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better
money management opportunities will offer real scope for addressing
many of the broad range of problems that face ATSI
communities, such as, substance abuse, reduced health, education and
housing outcomes. Effective money management is particularly
important in
remote communities because they face high prices, high transport
costs, strong pressure to share their income and high levels of
substance misuse in their communities.
Justice
Environment
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that all Australians both
ATSI and Non ATSI work
together in this vital area that impacts on our global village.
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Reconcile Australia Party recognises the importance of
developing a sustainable plan to manage the environment and the
growing Australian society. Reconcile Australia Party is
committed to the environment as essential to ensuring the future
sustainability of our unique Australia.
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we acknowledge the necessity of Government partnerships with the
ATSI Communities and their abilities to work with
Industry, Science and Agriculture. This is critical in assessing
environmental changes facing Australia today.
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Reconcile Australia Party will support research and funding in
the areas of Alternative Energy, Recycling, Technology for Waste
Management and Economic Management to ensure that Australia has
a balanced ecosystem.
Security
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our Nation’s security is of vital importance and has both a
domestic and international dimension. Reconcile Australia Party
is committed to appropriate security which is essential for both
ATSI and Non ATSI families to be safe.
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Reconcile Australia Party is committed to having the adequate
means and support for our Defence Forces to provide state of the
art security and protection for our community.
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we are committed to winning the war on terror and acknowledge
the need to carefully deploy our Armed Forces in cooperation
with the International Community.
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we will support the strengthening, capacity and improvement of
the protection of our borders in an orderly and compassionate
manner and will foster sustainable increases in the level of
Australian overseas aid.
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Reconcile Australia Party believes that the use of force must
only be taken when all other avenues have been exhausted
including diplomatic, after a full consideration and analysis
has been undertaken. This includes strengthening the efficiency
of Australia’s Intelligence Services.
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It is fundamental that Australia must meet its obligation to
protect Australians and their families, both within and outside
Australia.
Employment
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reconcile Australia Party believes that good Economic Management
is the key to ensuring access to employment and business
opportunities so that ATSI and Non ATSI Australians
can share in the wealth that our local economy generates.
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we believe that all Australians have the right to access full
time employment.
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we recognise that growth in access to employment and business
opportunities is the key to ensuring that all Australians are
able to share equitably in the wealth and income generated by
our economy. Sound macro-economic management policies together
with specific policies aimed at growing jobs and reducing
constrains on the development and growth of small business.
Reconcile Australia Party believes the best strategy for jobs and
prosperity includes;
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supporting the role of small business as the engine room of job
generation
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encouraging competitive markets by restricting monopoly and
prohibiting unfair trading practices
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building a better taxation system which enhances fairness and
incentives to work and save
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minimising the regulatory burden on business consistent with
protecting consumers, the environment and the safety of all
workers
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ensuring industrial policy which maximises Australia’s
competitive advantage
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boosting technological development and innovation
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giving all Australians the opportunity to invest in or to create
their own business
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ensuring that all Australians have the choice to access unions
and professional associations
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making Australia an attractive destination for global investment
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