2) Maintain Our Strong Economic Performance:
> Support a Liberal-style approach to the economy
> Ensure budget discipline and sound governance
> Support enterprise and reward for effort
> Ensure certainty and adequate notice for business on climate initiatives
> Avoid policies that drive emissions offshore with no net greenhouse
benefit
> Avoid over-regulation in response to climate change. Market based
innovation with a strong carbon price signal will be far more effective.
3) Recognise Our Responsibility To All Concerned:
> Take a small 'l' liberal approach to social issues
> Implement a thorough, constructive and public review for the IR system,
to support productivity in a just and fair manner
> Put more effort into Indigenous reconciliation and health
> Assist Pacific Islanders and others in our region affected by climate
change
> Ensure anti-terrorism measures do not undermine basic rights
(e.g. Hicks)
4) Protect the Environment:
> Provide greater protection for native forests
>
Oppose the planned Gunns pulp mill near Launceston, to avoid locking-in
demand for native forest woodchips
Candidates:
> Strong and mainstream with a history of taking their responsibilities
seriously
> Able to work constructively with any government
