WHERE IS AUSTRALIA HEADING
‘Prosperity or Economic Decline’
With Inflation and the every day cost of living seemingly running out of control , Most Australian families would be asking the question ‘what happened to the Lucky Country’ and the prosperity and individualism we worked for an enjoyed only a decade ago. Are we getting closer to becoming a ‘Services only” third world country?
Now almost every month we see the cost of living increases in Food /Electricity/water/child care / medical / essential services and Interest rates , We as the electors and taxpayers should be contacting our local M.P. and demanding to know what policies our political leaders, both Federal and State Governments have in place that will attribute to protecting Australian workers and their families now and in the immediate future.
It seems we continually get the “smoke and mirrors trick” answers from our senior politicians, where is the accountability / transparency and honesty, as they have continually failed the people on vital issues of infrastructure planning of resources like water / electricity/hospitals education/superannuation / public transport and Pensioners
Many of our local government [Councils] invested ratepayers money in high risk foreign capitol , with the approval of State Government known as CDO’s [Collateralized Debt Obligations] these investments have collapsed Loosing $Billons in 2008.
Considering Australia is one of the highest personal taxed countries in the world all Australian workers and small business should be demanding to know how our taxes are being used.
Trade Barriers
Australian businesses have suffered through commercial trade barriers poorly negotiated Free Trade agreements, has directly attributed to the demise of our manufacturing sector. In the early 50’s previous Australian Government entered into Global agreements with TNC [Trans-national Corporations] which resulted in the implementation of the Lima Declaration and [GATS] Goods in trades and services, and to-date current governments have not changed these agreements.
One of the most significant is the USAFTA [United States Australia Free Trade Agreement] 2005. Approved by the Howard liberal government and the opposition, has and will further erode the viability of Australian manufacturers and agriculture exports.
Governments are still looking after the Top End of town, and continue to act like dictators. We must exercise our right as electors and demand that referendums are made compulsory.
For facts
Click on > Lima Declaration
> GATS
> Federal Government Illegally Alters Constitution
Banks and Finance
The major private Banks have for far too long been controlling the money flow , and are making huge profits to please greedy shareholders and in FY2006-07 recorded $7.4 Billion while at the Same time
Increasing banking charges and interest rates, during the same period
the Average Australian family was struggling with the real cost of living increases at between 9%-12% percent. While Our pensioners, those Australians who worked hard paid taxes all their working life , many are
Struggling to survive and have been neglected by successive
governments.
For the Facts > Truth about Pensions
> Australians spending $Billions despite Healthcare safety net
We have had 9 interest rate increases since 2006, on top of the recent collapse of the sub prime mortgage finance, effectively exposing our Banks and [non bank lenders from this low interest/high risk market , and contributing to accelerating increases in interest rates, all passed onto the borrower, the majority of those being the average Australian family, who in many cases were forced into[ 20,000] foreclosure of mortgages and the associated financial/ emotional and economical pressures.
And has been the catalyst and in many cases a contributing factor to de-stabilizing the workforce.
The Reserve Bank Australia maintains that it has increased interest rates to control inflation, however the US Federal Reserve Bank unlike the RBA immediately lowered prime interest rates to 2% to avoid de-stabilizing the workforce and announced that they will buy share options of around US$200Billion in 2 0f the US major non- bank sub-prime finance lenders for those working families facing foreclosures of principal home mortgages.
To further stabilize this sub prime mortgage market finance they will introduce a more stringent requirement for new mortgage borrowers in relation to amount of deposit and ratio percentages % of borrowing to income.
Take notice and learn [RBA] Mr Glen Stevens PM Kevin Rudd Treasurer Wayne Swan Financial adviser Dr Ken Henry. We your electors demand your immediate action not promises. Remember we Australians and Australian families are the workers and creators and are the most important commodity that built this country.
Ref: Updates click > Forbidden Knowledge Banks@Money
What needs to happen now
1] Australians Workers and small business need to have a better financial option , we need the formation of a true “ Peoples Bank” Operating capitol and guarantee’s could be underwritten by the Federal Budget Surplus, or using Government bonds, The operation and staffing of the bank and key management would come from the public domain , the commonwealth would be the only shareholder . It would be possible to have mortgage loan rates at 1.5% and still return very healthy profit.
Change the Taxation System
2] A key priority will be to change the tax system to a fairer and more equitable system such as a Transaction Tax of 1.5% percent. No Other Taxes. For the facts and how will this work !
For Facts > click A Transaction Tax
3] Demand a referendum be held on Government guaranteed Superannuation.
4] Immediate review of Pension payments [as a % percentage of average wage] to be funded from the 7.5% income tax deduction made compulsory in the late 40,s by the Federal Government and still included in your taxable income.
5] Implement changes to the parliament and election system.
A] Primary Vote count only - the preferential vote is eliminated.
B] Increase the number of parliamentary sitting days buy 30% percent.
6] Address and implement immediately vital infrastructure programmes
For water/Electricity. Develop further use of Australia’s Natural gas, Reserves and reduce Reliance of oil.
7] Ensure procedures in place to restrict the foreign ownership of Australia’s resources and commodities.
8] Implement policies to ensure access to further education training and university is affordable to all Australians.
9] Substantially increase the government funding allocation for [ R@ D] Research and Development.
10] Immediate Re-negotiation of all Free Trade Agreements , to fair trade agreements.
11] Reduce Immigration intake for a period of 5 years until Australia’s economy and Infrastructure improves.
12] Continue with development of pollution reduction from Industry, put on hold carbon tax schemes.
VOTPP have made a commitment to providing the information on this web site for many years, and assistance from Grant Goldman on Sydney Radio 2SM morning programme / The Strategy News publication , we will continue to hold those politicians and Political Parties accountable
for those actions that are detrimental to majority of Australians.
We suggest that you look at the following facts.
Click > 22 steps to Global Tyranny
> US Australia FreeTradeAgreement
Ř Freedom of Information law and Government
We would like to hear from you as your comments and suggestions are important to us. Email votpp@yahoo.com.au
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