Australians for Better Government Update #18
ABG Calls for Citizens Initiated Veto Amid Political Broken Promises
ABG believes CIV would repair faith in democracy by ensuring that major legislative changes with significant community impact cannot be imposed without genuine popular consent.
On Wednesday, Australians for Better Government released a press release calling for the introduction of Citizens Initiated Veto (CIV).
Modelled on Citizens’ Initiated Referenda systems operating effectively in Switzerland and various US states, CIV would enable Australians to collect signatures, from a threshold of enrolled voters, to trigger a binding plebiscite on whether to repeal or veto specific laws passed by Parliament.
ABG believes the mechanism would complement Australia’s parliamentary system, activating only when substantial voter support is clearly demonstrated through the formal petition process. This would provide a direct democratic safeguard without constant disruption to governance.
As I said at our recent 'We the People' events on the Central Coast and in Cessnock, we need a “revolution of thinking" in this country.
Systems need to be put into place that hold politicians to account. When it comes to Citizens Initiated Veto, we must safeguard the Australian people from broken election promises and legislation that may be passed without an adequate mandate or appetite from the People.
We cannot rely on the politicians to drive this change, it is up to all of us!
With that said, please read our press release here and share it around - including to your local politician.
For a better Australia,
Steven Tripp
ABG President
The response from our recent We the People events on the Central Coast and in Cessnock was overwhelming.
The feedback was a sense of hope and a feeling that ABG's proposals can truly improve our country and the living standards of everyday Australians.
We were blessed with great speakers, including the President of Let's Rethink Renewables Katy McCallum, Martin Stevenson and Stuart Bonds from One Nation, and of course the dynamic Dr. Christopher Reynolds.
The footage from both events is now up on our YouTube page, see below:
WE THE PEOPLE - Central Coast
WE THE PEOPLE - Cessnock
WHY DO WE NEED A CONSTITUTION? - Political Philosophy Masterclass - With Dr. Christopher Reynolds - click to watch
ABG has just launched a new fortnightly podcast with Dr. Christopher Reynolds called 'Political Philosophy Masterclass'.
With a PHD in Constitutional Law and Political Philosophy, Dr. Christopher Reynolds explores the reasoning behind Government, freedom, how Christian values shape our laws and why we need a Constitution.
ABG is excited to bring this to you and we encourage you to check it out and join this journey with us!
BREAKING THE CHAINS OF POLITICAL APATHY - Why YOU Should WANT Better Government
ABG President Steven Tripp recently devoted an episode of Commanding the Narrative to outlining the views and proposals of ABG.
In this podcast, Steven expands on some of ABG's proposals and answers audience questions along the way.
If you would like to know more about ABG, this is the episode for you.
Expressions of Interest
ABG is a volunteer organisation and we are always on the lookout for people who can help to promote our message and expand our reach.
If you feel passionately about ABG's proposals and would like to support our movement, we would love to talk to you.
If you have experience in a political party or a political organisation and could help us with social media campaigns, newsletters and member engagement, we want to hear from you!
If you would like to volunteer, please reach us at info@australiansforbetter.com with some details about your past experience and expertise.
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Big corporations, lobby groups and private money have infested our political system.
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Spread the word to your family, neighbours, and colleagues. Start conversations. Every door knocked, every chat in the pub helps to spread the truth that Australia deserves better and ABG is the answer.
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Across Australia, momentum is building. The ABG message is resonating; the Australian people will no longer accept the old, tired Governmental system we have.
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