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LIBERTARIAN PARTY

This speech by John Ruddick is the main reason I ran as a Libertarian and not an independent. John was elected to the NSW Legislative Council in 2023. His maiden speech to the NSW parliament made international headlines when it was banned from YouTube. Never before in Australian history has a politician's maiden speech to parliament been banned. 

Gregory Harris has lived in the Upper Lachlan Shire for nine years, moving to Greenwich Park to escape the rat race and find a better life for his family. He works as a software architect, developing software that helps Accounting Firms, Financial Planners, and Business Advisers help their clients improve the operation of their businesses and increase their value.

Gregory's decision to run for the Upper Lachlan Shire Council was fuelled by his concern over their out-of-touch attempt to increase rates during the current economic downturn. He firmly believes that the council should prioritise reducing spending to balance its budget rather than burdening ratepayers who are already struggling due to inflation. He pledges not to support any rate increases or additional council fees until the cost-of-living crisis is over and is committed to supporting any rate reductions.

Gregory believes that you should be able to do what you wish on your property as long as it doesn't impact the property rights of others. He will always support your freedom to use your property however you choose. He also believes that the council should focus on the basics, such as roads, parks, and rubbish, instead of pushing the World Economic Forum woke agenda.

While he supports everyone's right to live how they please and love whoever they love, he won't support children being exposed to adult entertainers in the name of tolerance. He will oppose ratepayers funding any such event. His Christian values mean he will always stand up for the innocence of children. He won't support the legitimate concerns of locals being ignored.

CUT COSTS AND SLASH RATES

  • Get council back to basics
  • Privatise council-run business
  • Let grassroots community groups flourish
  • Remove services that would be better handled by community and the free market

Many have asked how a rate cut would be possible, given that the previous council wanted a 55% rate increase.

We must focus council spending on core services such as rubbish collection, parks, and roads and ensure that every cent is spent well.

That will set a new baseline for our spending, and any required rate adjustment should then be made to balance our budget. If we can decrease rates at point, we should. I cannot support an increase without widespread community consultation and support. We will clarify which services would need to be cut to balance the budget if rates are not increased.

PROMOTE PROPERTY RIGHTS

  • Remove unnecessary red tape
  • Support your right to use your property how you choose
  • Support development that does not affect another person's rights

GET THE WOKE OUT OF COUNCIL

  • Stop ratepayer funding of woke programs
  • Employ based on merit
  • Make 'acknowledgement' rituals optional
  • Reject climate alarmism
  • Freedom of speech
  • No compelled speech
  • Respectful communication

    • Our City of Sydney candidate, Sean Masters, discusses Woke culture on SBS Insight.

    Elon Musk on the dangers of the woke mind virus on 'Real Time with Bill Maher'

    The transitioning of children is child abuse

    SAY NO TO SMART CITIES

  • Protect resident privacy
  • Oppose any and all lockdowns
  • Promote council transparency

    • SUPPORT COUNCIL DEMERGERS

  • Local residents should decide
  • The state government should get out of the way

    • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    I acknowledge the Traditional Owners, the Gundungurra people in the Upper Lachlan region, and all the people of our shire.


    I acknowledge the convicts, settlers, residents and others who built and maintained the roads, houses, schools, churches, and stores in towns and villages in the early days of settlement.


    I want to acknowledge those building and maintaining our roads with limited resources. We will fight to maximise our funding under the current model and replace it with a fair system. Our communities demand safe roads.


    I want to acknowledge those working for the council. We will expand your numbers to ensure our residents get timely access to essential services.


    I have gratitude and respect for the courageous men and women who have selflessly served our nation. Their sacrifices have safeguarded our freedom and ensured that the values we cherish continue to thrive for future generations.


    I pay my respects to the RFS. I’m grateful for your service and courage and your protection.


    I pay my respects to all who have contributed to their communities through service, charity, labour and those who fight for the cause of liberty.

    PRINCIPLES

    The Libertarian Party stands for individual liberty, free markets and small government. It regards government as the principal threat to these values and therefore seeks to reduce its intrusion into our lives to the lowest level possible consistent with the preservation of a civilised society. It aims to restore to individuals the right to make their own choices and to accept responsibility for their consequences, on the basis that they make better decisions than government. The following Principles represent its enduring values.

    Economic Principles

    • Free markets and freedom of choice.
    • Small government, low taxation, limited government spending and regulation.
    • Widespread ownership of private property.

    Social Principles

    • Civil society and voluntarism.
    • Civil liberties and individual freedom.
    • Individual liberty and personal responsibility under the rule of law.

    Government Principles

    • Constitutional liberal democracy.
    • Ethical and impartial government under the rule of law.
    • Devolution of power including decentralised government and competitive federalism.

    International Principles

    • Free trade in goods, services and capital.
    • Free trade in ideas and culture.
    • Freedom and human rights.

    This above is an excerpt from Article 7 (Principles) of our Constitution.

    Download the NSW Party Constitution

    Learn more about our philosophy

    PLEDGE

    My Pledge to the people of Upper Lachlan Shire

    In alignment with these principles, I pledge the following to the people of Upper Lachlan Shire:

    I will vote for any motion that increases your ability to use your property as you choose.

    I will vote for any measure that removes red tape.

    I will not support any rate rise unless the people have voted for it.

    I will listen to and respect your views.

    I will support council demergers.

    I will protect your privacy.

    I will promote council transparency.

    I will donate any fees received as a counsellor to the RFS.

    You are not alone.

    Thank you Topher Field for getting my head into the game.

    Thank you Leigh.

    Thank you Julian Assange.

    Thank you, Mack, for giving thousands of Heath, Education, Fire and Rescue, Paramedics, Police, Community Services, Justice, Government Workers, Aged Care Workers and others hope during hard times.

    It’s not left vs. right. It’s liberty vs. authority. Always has been.

    Unite the freedom parties.

    Authorised by Victor Tey for the Libertarian Party, 1407/79 Berry St, North Sydney NSW 2060.