One Nation: Don Parkes

My name is Don Parkes and I am the One Nation candidate for Robertson.

I was born in London, emigrated here in 1951, became a naturalised Australian and resident of Woy Woy since 1976.

In making my home in Australia, I followed my distant relatives, Henry and Clarinda, who arrived here in 1839 (Henry went on to be Premier of NSW and was founder of the Federation of Australia).

I am a committed Christian, but not tied to any religious institution.

Not previously involved in politics, I joined the newly formed One Nation party of Pauline Hanson and this is my second stint as Robertson candidate.

My main concern as a father and grandfather, is the future for Australia and the continuance of our stable system of governance.

But unfortunately there is a strong movement in Canberra, mostly from the left-wing of politics, to push Australia into the unknown of some sort of republic.

If the Labor party regains power we could very soon face a plebiscite, asking us in effect to put put a motion of no confidence in our Constitution.

Although a plebiscite is really nothing more than a glorified opinion poll, this could create an atmosphere of political uncertainty.

If a subsequent referendum results in a total overturning of our governmental system, we are in danger of losing so much good that has been accomplished here, with nothing that republicans have ever shown we would gain.

Although One Nation policies as well as Liberal principals, I am asking electors in this very close marginal seat to consider this vital issue when they cast their votes.

Therefore my second preference will go to the Liberals, whose leader Tony Abbott (like him or not) has stated clearly that he intends to defend our Crown and Constitution.

Other principles and objectives of One Nation are:

To protect and preserve our flag, history and way of life

To restrict foreign ownership and stop the sale of public assets

To restore tariff protection, revitalise Australian industry and give financial support to small businesses and the rural sector

To block low-rate imported goods that threatens to wipe out our farms and factories

To restrict immigration because of environmental and economic concerns

To deny political correctness and maintain the right of freedom of speech

To deport religious extremists who show contempt for Australia and break our laws with impunity

To ensure law-abiding citizens are afforded the highest levels of protection from crime and its perpetrators

To take positive action on taxation reform

To re-establish a truly publicly-owned bank

The One Nation party is the real alternative to the major parties which have dominated this country for far too long; not the Greens: a vote for them ends with Labor.

For further information on the One Nation policies, please visit our website at www.nswonenation.com.au

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