Direct Democracy Party elects new Executive at 2007 AGM

The Direct Democracy Party held its AGM on 24/6/07 in Auckland, and is pleased to announce the new Executive that will guide the Direct Democracy Party into the 2008 General Election:

Leader: Kelvyn Alp

Deputy Leader: Steve Taylor

President: Steve McKay

Media Spokesman: Steve Taylor

Secretary / Treasurer: Leanne Martinovich

Executive Members:
- Angela Opai
- Gary Birch
- Dilip Rupa
- Shirley King
- Eugene Opai

“We are pleased to report that all elected positions attracted unanimous votes. The Direct Democracy Party has attracted a wide range of skilled and talented people who are motivated to see Binding Citizens Initiated Referendum (BCIR) implemented into the New Zealand political landscape, providing a necessary check on unbridled political power” says DDP Deputy Leader Steve Taylor. Mr Taylor will be standing in the Mt Roskill Electorate in Auckland at the next General Election.

“In championing BCIR, The Direct Democracy Party transcends the political spectrum, meaning that we cannot be placed on a left – right political continuum. DDP believe that it is important for all people (regardless of their political persuasion) to have their voices heard by Parliament, and DDP will work to ensure that this is the case, via our “7 steps towards Direct Democracy Charter”, namely:

1 - The establishment of a New Zealand Constitution.

2 - The introduction of ‘Binding Citizen Initiated Referendum’.

3 – An overhaul of the taxation system, ensuring a fair and equitable taxation policy for all citizens.

4 - A review of the purpose of MMP, to determine whether the role of coalition arrangements are in conflict with the actual representative intent of an MMP Electoral system.

5 - A Royal Commission of Enquiry into New Zealand Government Department dysfunction and corruption, with appropriate terms of reference.

6 - Fortified crime legislation and enforcement, including full sentence served, abolishment of Parole, and punishment-focussed incarceration, coupled with “Real Rehabilitation”.

7 - A review of, and option to repeal legislation that, if there had been a Binding Citizens Initiated Referendum on this proposed legislation at the time, the legislation (that is now law) would have been defeated by a majority of New Zealand voters opposing the legislation. This may include (but is not restricted to) the Crimes (Abolition of Force as a Justification for Child Discipline) Amendment Bill (a.k.a. the “Anti-Smacking” Bill); the Tasman Therapeutic Products & Medicines Bill; the Foreshore & Seabed Bill; the Prostitution Law Reform Bill; & the Supreme Court Bill (removing right of appeal to the Privy Council).

"For far too long, Parliament has ignored the voice of the people of New Zealand on issues of conscience and Referendum - it is time for a seachange of seismic proportions, and that time is now" says Mr Taylor.

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