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Thanks to everyone who attended ASCM WA's Federal Election Information Forum at Murdoch University on Monday 29 October. Information presented at the Forum is now available here, along with links to further relevant websites.
The content of these responses has also been collated in with regards to each issue and party for easy comparison. Party policy websites are listed at the bottom of the page. Resources for the Federal Election from other Christian bodies are also listed.
Summarised information relating to the questions asked is provided at each question, along with some websites for further reference.
If as you read through you would like to keep track of how each party is shaping up in relation to the issues raised, a party-comparison 'score sheet' (PDF file - 26Kb) is provided for you to print out and fill in as you go.
A list of abbreviations used in the Information Sheets is provided here (PDF file - 30Kb).
What is your vision for how government can best benefit the poor?
How do you intend to address global poverty? Will you be increasing Australia's aid budget to at least 0.7% of GDP?
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How do you propose to support humanitarian entrants to Australia, including those who arrive informally to seek asylum?
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How do you intend to address the crisis in accommodation for homeless and low-income Australians?
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What is your national anti-poverty strategy?
How will you ensure low-income earners are supported through the tax and welfare system? Will you be introducing a less punitive welfare system?
How does your industrial relations policy protect the powerless, support family life and ensure adequate income for all?
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What policies do you have to support the development of indigenous Australians, including closing the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians' health and well-being?
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What is your party's policy response to student poverty and high levels of debt?
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How will you ensure universal access to high-quality education and health care?
Health
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Education
Collated response: Health (PDF file - 35Kb)
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What is your plan to reduce Australia's negative environmental impacts?
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What is your position regarding the loss of civil rights brought about by recent anti-terrorism legislation?
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How do you intend to work for peace, especially in Iraq and in our region?
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The full responses as received by the parties are available here.
Australian Electoral Commission
Or to get a sense of what the Christians are lobbying for at the other end of the political spectrum see Australian Christian Lobby (external link - opens in new window.). Also of interest on the ACL website is the transcript of the ACL-hosted 'Address to Christian Voters' (external link - opens in new window.)that Rudd & Howard took part in on 24 August 2007.