Foundation for National Renewal
  The Constitutional Convention of February 1998

CANDIDATE STATEMENTS for SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Groups

AUSTRALIAN REPUBLICAN MOVEMENT
Thanks to the courage and hard work of Australians, this is the best country in the world.
So why can’t an Australian be our Head of State?
We deserve a Head of State who is proud to be Australian.
We deserve a Head of State who is one of us.
TEAGUE, Baden (100)
State Chairman of the Australian Republican Movement, aged 53 and married, Baden was a Liberal Senator for 18 years and holds a PhD from Cambridge.
KIRK, Linda (131)
Linda is a Lecturer in Constitutional Law at the University of Adelaide. She is 30 and married and holds a Master of Law from Cambridge.
COCCHIARO, Tony (121)
Tony is a medical doctor. He was President of SA’s Co-ordinating Italian Committee 1989-97. He is 49 and married with three children.
ANDREWS, Kirsten (123)
Youth Convenor ARM (SA). Kirsten, 25, is a graduate in Communications, a former student leader and is Schools Liaison Officer of the University of SA.
STANLEY, Tim (127)
Tim is a graduate of the University of Adelaide. He is a barrister at the independent bar. He is 38 and married with two daughters.
SEXTON, Margaret (102)
Margaret is the President of the United Trades and Labor Council (SA) and National President of the Community and Public Sector Union. She is 43.
SUTTON, Phil (128)
Philip is a secondary school teacher. He is a graduate in Arts and Education of Flinders University. He is 42 and married with two children.
BIN-SALLIK, Dr Maryann (111)
Maryann is an Associate Professor of Aboriginal Studies at the University of SA. She is a graduate of Harvard University and a former nursing sister.
 
NO REPUBLIC - ACM
BONYTHON, Kym (133)
HEPWORTH, John (101)
MANETTA, Victoria (110)
FLEMING, John (118)
WAYLAND, Ellis (114)
STENBERG, Mary Ann (116)
ROGERS, Paul (105)
ASHWIN, Okche (103)
Kym Bonython, A.C., D.F.C., A.F.C., highly decorated RAAF war time pilot, and art, music and sports identity, leads a team thoroughly representative of South Australia - different generations, diverse backgrounds, with the talent, the experience and the intellectual capacity to contribute to the most important debate in the history of our nation.
John Hepworth, well known political analyst and university lecturer, strengthens the team with his professional experience of constitutional history and law. Victoria Manetta is a young public relations consultant and arts/history graduate.
Father John Fleming, popular radio identity, Catholic Priest and bioethics expert is joined by Ellis Wayland, AM, RFD, ED, Chairman of the No Republic-ACM Branch in South Australia, businessman, and well known retired Brigadier (Australian Army Reserve).
Korean born Australian Okche Ashwin, with extensive international experience including the UN and the Soviet Union, brings a personal understanding of the true value of living in a free society. Mary Ann Stenberg, New Zealand born, naturalised Australian, country newspaper journalist, has a keen understanding of the needs of rural communities. Twenty two year old Flinders University science undergraduate Paul Rogers, adds another youthful perspective to our balanced and representative team.
The debate must not be trivialised by contemporary emotional issues. Enormous constitutional complexities are ignored by Republicans. We are absolutely committed to the defence of our existing Constitution. It has given us one of the most secure, free and democratic systems in the world.
Keep Australia secure and free!
Vote No Republic!
 
ALTERNATIVE THREE
SUGARS, John Francis (122)
ALDERSEY, Cecile (137)
DIAMANTES, James Andrew (124)
Changing the Head of State will not address the important issues; changes to the rules (constitution) that control politicians/government are essential.
The Constitution be retained, as amended by the people, (not politicians) placing politicians, government and courts effectively under peoples’ control.
A body of elected Australian citizens be established to enforce the rules that limit politicians (government) as entrenched in the Constitution.
The people only, (not politicians) shall have constitutional right to put forward amendments to the Constitution.
The amended Constitution shall include all the fundamental principles of common law that the people trust to maintain their freedom.
Following the amendments, the re-drafted Constitution shall go to referendum.
The above principles are essential to restore hope and prosperity to Australians and integrity to government.

ELECT THE PRESIDENT
BREWSTER, Martin (107)
YPMA, Carla (134)
MIHOV-NICOTODIS, Liviu (136)
PROFERES, Nicholas John (109)
PROFERES, Mary Sharon (130)
BREWSTER, Pam (125)

1. Each Australian must have the right to vote for the President of Australia, or Head of State. A vote for "Elect The President" is a vote for yourself having the right to vote for the President instead of letting members of Parliament have the exclusive role of deciding who is President. The Head of Australia has previously been decided by politicians, who pick mates, or judges. Australia is more than politicians and Judges. Australia is a diverse society. All Australians regardless of their sex, race, or religion, or who they know must have the opportunity and right to stand and vote for the President of Australia.
2. Recent events demonstrate the monarchy is out of touch, with community values and respect for individuals. By electing the President we can demand that the President stay in touch with people, and community standards. We can also ensure that our children are encouraged to respect people based on the content of their character, and ability to serve Australia rather than who their parents are.
3. The President of Australia will protect your rights. Make sure you have the right to vote for who the President will be by voting for Martin Brewster (Elect The President).

AUSTRALIAN MONARCHIST LEAGUE
Our Constitution has for 100 years produced stable constitutional Government and protection of our democracy and freedoms that cannot be guaranteed in a Republic.
You can continue that protection for yourself and your children by rejecting the uncertainties of Republics and voting for the Australian Monarchist League Hill Team.
HILL, Raymond Davenport (120)
Retired Newspaper Executive. 6 years Service: Royal Australian Air Force. I urge Australians to reject the uncertainties of a Republic and vote "Australian Monarchist League".
SMITH, Jens Peter (132)
Vietnam Veteran. Labor Party member. Former Hindmarsh-Woodville City Councillor. "Having served Australia I know the value of our Constitution to democracy". Vote "Australian Monarchist League".

Ungrouped candidates

WEATHERILL, Jay Wilson (106)
BILL OF RIGHTS FOR AUSTRALIA
The most important features of any constitution are the peoples’ rights protected
by it, yet our Australian Constitution contains no such safeguards. This convention
is your opportunity to guarantee the rights all Australians take for granted and to
ensure fundamental freedoms are preserved for future generations.
 
GUNN, Kathryn Margaret (108)
EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, HUMAN RIGHT$, FIR$T
Even a ‘minimalist’ republic means higher taxes for costly complex changes to our political, social and financial institutions. It means less money for the environment, education, employment and human rights. Our rights, trade and national status will not increase. Vote GUNN to raise the real issues not the national debt.

MERCER, Jeff (126)
YOUR COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE
A family man with two teenage children, Jeff:

• Has lived in Whyalla for 18 years
• Has been selected to represent ordinary people in the rural community
• Is keen to present your views as expressed in local forums throughout country SA
• Is open-minded on constitutional issues

CERAVOLO, Heather J. (117)
AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN

• Immediate past Mayor of East Torrens

The time is right:

• For all Australians to elect our own Australian Head of State, with powers set down in Constitution
• Update the Constitution, recognizing all Australians, our heritage and nation’s values
• With minimal change to Federal/State system of Governments

BYRT, Ted (104)
A new century - our future

• I am passionate about our future
• As a lawyer experienced in Governance I believe a Constitution Review is fundamental to shaping Australia’s future
• Issues such as Head of State, Federalism, Local Government are important to me
• I am challenged by the opportunity to be involved

STOYANOFF, Christo (135)
MULTICULTURAL AUSTRALIA: DIRECT DEMOCRACY
It is imperative that all naturalised Australians are supported to express "Multicultural" views and opinions to the whole community by the Government of the day.

ABBOTT, Michael (113)
LAWYERS FOR A DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
I stand for the recognition of fundamental human rights and freedoms in a democratic society.
As we proceed to become a Republic it is essential that our rights and freedoms are guaranteed to no lesser extent than they are now.
I believe that I can work to provide that guarantee.

VERRALL, Frank (129)
UNIVERSAL RITES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
I support:

1. an elected Head of State of an Australian Republic
2. equal rights to government social services
3. changing of group dominated structures eg, business, church, political parties, judiciary, government, to include wider community representation
4. reviewing taxation to include all currently exempt persons and properties
5. reducing the number of elected politicians.

BOHN, Corina (112)
YOUTH FOR YOUTH
Being a young single mother, working and having an active voice in the community, I feel that South Australian Youth should be represented at the Constitutional Convention.
Youth are our future, a future that will be greatly affected by the Conventions outcomes.
Youth, have your voice heard, vote for me.

BOYLE, Megan (115)
A VOICE FOR AUSTRALIA’S FUTURE
A young person working in local government:

• Have extensive knowledge of political systems
• Believe the constitutional future of Australia should recognise and benefit all Australians
• Prefer an Australian as Head of State
• Am committed to informing and helping you discuss the range of constitutional options prior to a referendum.

LAWTON, Robert (119)
AN INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN VOICE FOR SA
Married, 33.
Legally trained, currently working as a conciliator. No political ties.
Interested in constitutional reform over many years. I offer a fresh approach. Disenchanted with the republican and monarchist groups controlled from Sydney.
I want a fair system, breaking links with Royalty but preserving stable foundations for government.

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Last updated: 26 October 2000