OUR+POLICIES

= WHAT ARE OUR POLICIES? = **Climate Climate Change**
 * focus on renewable energy
 * subsidies to companies investing for the future in renewable energy
 * Money from budget given to research efficient appliances/ renewable energy
 * A tax of fossil fuel to encourage renewable energy as it will be economically and financially more viable
 * Regulation on fossil fuel usage for large companies; efficiency of productions / pollution levels
 * Subsides for electric/hybrid cars and tax on more inefficient cars unless for specific purpose (e.g 4 wheel drive or tractor for farmers won't be taxed)
 * Start energy rating program for cars (as is done for appliances)- i.e the more stars, the more energy efficient- will instrumental in helping new car buyers decide what cars are better for the environment

**Water**
 * Desalination plant for drought stricken states to produce drinking water
 * Monitor crop types of crops grown to minimize water use - i.e. Rice farming uses too much water and is not appropriate to be growing in Australia
 * Recycle water for other uses, especially for factories which are current using our precious drink water
 * Tax bottle water heavily and use campaign on TV/ radio showing how, by no stretch of the imagination, is it environmentally friendly (not just water by also a waste of plastic)

**Alcohol Issue**
 * Taxing on alcohol has proven ineffective. Use the tax that is already in place and give money that is raised for: alcohol education in schools, support for alcoholics
 * Put clear warning about alcohol content and dangers on the bottle- now it's just "please drink responsibly"which is not going to do anything
 * In ads warn of impact that alcohol has on health (liver failure) not just the social consequence

Crime
 * Better support for migrant/ immigrant groups- i.e increased safely on public transport & more government help in find safe accommodation
 * as we tackle alcohol abuse, that will lead to sager streets/ less street crime
 * More street lighting- dark areas more liable to be used for attacks- criminal less inclined for mainly psychological reasons :scared someone will see them
 * More CCTV/ surveillance coverage at night and signs warning of the cameras

 New initiative: AED ( Australian Economic Development) plan 
 * Global Financial Crisis**
 * What is it?**
 * A card system where the government provide credit on a plastic card that can be used at any business in Aus with credit card facilities
 * A time limit will be put on the money so it must be spend within 9 Months
 * This money cannot be transferred into a bank
 * The amount allocated with be determined using family income like the tax system

**What will this do?**
 * All this provide money for people experiencing financial difficulty and keeps money circulating in the economy
 * Solves problem of people putting economic stimulus packager into a bank account and save it
 * Stimulates business
 * All this while still providing help for grocery bill, clothing or other needs for Australian Families

**Build more infrastructure This will :**
 * Provide jobs Develops the country for the future ( roads, public transport, internet connections
 * Put money into the economy
 * User the tax payer's money in ways they can see, enjoy and benefit from

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