Government Local Council referendum.. Say no

[nero_bolt]

So what is everyone thoughts on the local government referendum at this coming election

Do you support it YES or NO or are you unsure at this stage

Is there a total lack of information out there for you to make an informed decision yet?

Say no to Canberra control over your town hall

Do you think the Gillard Government or Abbott (or any govt) should get the power to run local councils like it’s run everything else?

Do you trust Canberra politicians to run your dog pound, pick up your rubbish and tend your sports oval?

If you have the slightest doubt - if you have the slightest suspicion that this is a dangerous power grab go to this new website and sign up:

http://www.nopowergrab.com.au  

WHY VOTE NO

http://www.powergrab.atlas.fweb.com.au/our-case

Our system of government isn’t perfect, but it has helped make Australia the best country on earth. Now is not the time to remove the restrictions that hold Canberra politicians to account.

Don’t be fooled: This is a massive power grab by Canberra politicians and bureaucrats!

Make no mistake: Letting Canberra control local government will:

• Force Councils to do what’s good for Canberra, not communities


• Harm Local Services


• Increase rates


• Lead to less accountability


• Lead to more bureaucracy

And mean even more political buck-passing. 

Politicians are arguing that change is “small” and “practical” – but we know the truth. Changing our Constitution will turn our democracy on its head, and open the doors to a massive power grab by Canberra politicians and bureaucrats to direct local services:

[freakiness]

:^O:^O

First you admit to knowing stoof all about it then proceed to slam it regardless   :^O:^O

Got to give you points for ludicrous consistency.

[pct001wine]

Wouldn't it be more useful to have a look at both sides of the argument, rather than the one pushed by Minchin, before answering ?

Dropping in spurious comments like "Do you trust Canberra politicians to run your dog pound, pick up your rubbish and tend your sports oval?" don't add to any reasonable discussion.

http://theconversation.com/explainer-why-are-we-having-a-referendum-on-local-government-14112

[not_an_eloi]

is that a phishin' site

wot's it to nick minchin wot my personal details are

why is nick minchin (a liberal) askin' me for dough  

[poddster]

You must be really int see food Oile

Always going on abour phish

[lakeland27]

the coalition support this idea, and have said it long overdue. But when it comes down to it they attempt to use it as another wedge.

[*new2vintage]

" Do you trust Canberra politicians to run your dog pound, pick up your rubbish and tend your sports oval? "

I would expect them to personally do those things and more. I'd like to see Julia up to her neck in rubbish ! :^O