National Council Expression of Interest

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Australia's newest political party - and why you should join us

Our goal is to conserve and enrich society and social relationships. The things that matter to most to us - families, neighbourhoods, caring for others, voluntary activity, self-development and the character of people, local economies, local communities - are the things that matter least to our politicians. Political parties of both Right and Left have ignored society for a century in their obsession with the market and the state. Neo-liberalism on the Right (the rule of the market) and managerialism on the Left (the rule of bureaucracy) have dominated politics. Together they have corroded society, undermined personal and social responsibility, weakened community, and turned unique individuals into clients and customers, wage labourers and punters, detached from their relationships and communities.

The Conservative Party has been formed to strengthen society and challenge both neo-liberalism and managerialism. There is a tradition in Australia of people gathering in local communities to help themselves, build social relationships and make a difference. This tradition stands in sharp opposition to the assumptions of neo-liberalism and managerialism.

Social relationships - not the market, or the state - should be the prism through which we assess policy. This is common sense. This is the Australian tradition. Neither Left nor Right. We warmly invite you to join us.

National Council - Expression of Interest

Use the form below to express your interest in participating on our inaugural National Council.

Our National Council will comprise 15 - 20 members around Australia who wish to play a leadership role in creating a large and influential organisation able to represent ordinary people who otherwise are without a voice. The next 12 months will be a key period of activity for the Council in preparing an organisation to participate in a federal election in the latter part of 2010, a Victoria state election on 27 November 2010, and a NSW state election in March 2011.

Please read the Code of Conduct for members and indicate your agreement with it in the form below.

You must also declare that you are not a member of any other political party.

Please feel free to also send background material about yourself, papers you have written, or a CV if you wish. Please forward these to:

Vern Hughes
03 9824 4713
0425 722 890
info@civilsociety.org.au

Expression of Interest - National Council

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I would like to participate in the inaugural National Council.

Code of Conduct

We welcome diversity of opinion with civility - open discussion and exchange of views in a respectful and courteous manner is required of members. Interactions which are not respectful and courteous will not be permitted, and offenders will forfeit their right to participate.

We welcome diversity in ethnicity and religious allegiance with tolerance - members of all ethnic backgrounds and religious groups are welcome, on the understanding that proselytising or recruiting for external organisations is not permitted. Offenders will forfeit their right to participate.

We will develop leadership without ego - participants are invited to bring commitment and character, but are requested to leave their egos at home. Offenders will forfeit their right to participate.

I have read the Code of Conduct and indicate (with a tick) my acceptance of it.

I am not a member of any other political party (please tick to declare your status)

If you have previously been a member of another political party, tell us about it.

Tell us about yourself and your interests