A timely reminder, Mike. Now that TPB submissions are closing, we need to spread your message far and wide. As well as making a submission, I suggest we publicly ask the coalition party leaders if their party supports the RSB. I have asked on fb and received no response, so will try other avenues. We all should, all over the place! In regard to submissions, it is worth noting that the bill embeds neo-liberal principles and values, all underpinned by a focus on property rights. There is nothing there to require consideration of environmental protection, social inclusion, social justice, community enhancement, equity etc. Ignoring the "other" values associated with such consideration threatens our democracy, especially since this government has demonstrated its willingness to do what it wants, irrespective of official, expert or end-user advice. I will be letting the committee know that if the RSB is passed, this great-grandmother will engage in as much protest and/or civil disobedience it takes to get it rescinded.
Done and promoted. There’s a lot of information floating around the socials on how to do it, including templates and generously shared submissions. Only a week to go, so don't delay!
Excellent piece Mike. The RSB sounds chilling in it's scope and intent, making government the vehicle for private profite and elitist advancement in the guise of being good for "our" economy. Meanwhile we've all been looking the other way while in fact, all together now: "he's behind you!"
🤬 Going to do mine shortly, and hope many others do - I note that it is not submissions to a Select Commitee as the Treaty Principles Bill is, but rather to "help" draft the legislation that still hasn't been done (although based on the 3-4 earlier attempts at getting it done in the past), and then it gets introduced, sent to Select Ctte etc. - at least that is my understanding. 🤷
I don't have much hope that this lot will take much notice of opposition from the public, but as I keep saying, Opposition parties may pick up some good arguments from our submissions at this stage, and it will certainly give them ammunition come next election if we show how vehemently opposed "the public" is ⁉️ Better than "obeying in advance" as big $$$ & corporate media are in the USA at present 😱
Thank you Mike to raising this again just before submissions due. Here is Russel Norman on a 2011 attempt by Act to introduce a similar bill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZV0nSlnoWw
This is completely outrageous and doesn't have anywhere near enough mainstream airtime.
Totally agree, and understand the horrendous implications.
What I'd like to see from you learned guys, is some simple examples of how it would/could apply to everyday people. Sufficient to bring into conversation to enable the word to be spread.
A timely reminder, Mike. Now that TPB submissions are closing, we need to spread your message far and wide. As well as making a submission, I suggest we publicly ask the coalition party leaders if their party supports the RSB. I have asked on fb and received no response, so will try other avenues. We all should, all over the place! In regard to submissions, it is worth noting that the bill embeds neo-liberal principles and values, all underpinned by a focus on property rights. There is nothing there to require consideration of environmental protection, social inclusion, social justice, community enhancement, equity etc. Ignoring the "other" values associated with such consideration threatens our democracy, especially since this government has demonstrated its willingness to do what it wants, irrespective of official, expert or end-user advice. I will be letting the committee know that if the RSB is passed, this great-grandmother will engage in as much protest and/or civil disobedience it takes to get it rescinded.
Done and promoted. There’s a lot of information floating around the socials on how to do it, including templates and generously shared submissions. Only a week to go, so don't delay!
Excellent piece Mike. The RSB sounds chilling in it's scope and intent, making government the vehicle for private profite and elitist advancement in the guise of being good for "our" economy. Meanwhile we've all been looking the other way while in fact, all together now: "he's behind you!"
🤬 Going to do mine shortly, and hope many others do - I note that it is not submissions to a Select Commitee as the Treaty Principles Bill is, but rather to "help" draft the legislation that still hasn't been done (although based on the 3-4 earlier attempts at getting it done in the past), and then it gets introduced, sent to Select Ctte etc. - at least that is my understanding. 🤷
I don't have much hope that this lot will take much notice of opposition from the public, but as I keep saying, Opposition parties may pick up some good arguments from our submissions at this stage, and it will certainly give them ammunition come next election if we show how vehemently opposed "the public" is ⁉️ Better than "obeying in advance" as big $$$ & corporate media are in the USA at present 😱
Check out this resource
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XxP4NnxLwHitgBBPCBxWF0go14Uy5oUHdeOlWJ_ZQFE/edit
Thank you Mike to raising this again just before submissions due. Here is Russel Norman on a 2011 attempt by Act to introduce a similar bill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZV0nSlnoWw
This is completely outrageous and doesn't have anywhere near enough mainstream airtime.
Totally agree, and understand the horrendous implications.
What I'd like to see from you learned guys, is some simple examples of how it would/could apply to everyday people. Sufficient to bring into conversation to enable the word to be spread.
Click on the link that Ryan Ward provided, and scroll down to the section called "How this impacts everyday citizens".
Thanks for the post and the involvement of Nicky no boats and egghead Luxton