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1. Bob Brown's party had a policy on SS Marriage prior to the last elections and, in Parliament, they will vote as a block in accordance with that policy.
   Labor went into the elections cleary stating that they stood for the tradtional marriage.
   Some people might have voted Labor because of this stance.
   However, this was another lie. Brown got Labor to turn their backs on their declared policy.
   Will Bob and his disciples seek the opinions of their electorates on others issues, too - such Carbon tax?

   Posted By: M. Lyons

2. Senator Brown hasn't sought opinion from the electorate on same-sex marriage nor the carbon tax as the Greens stated policies haven't change since presenting them to the electorate prior to the last election. To suggest, as M Lyons is, that the Greens 'seek opinion...' is incorrect. It is equally incorrect to say that the Greens had Labor 'turn their backs on their declared policy'.
   The ALP hasn't lied to the electorate: it is in the process of formulating policy on this issue and other issues at their upcoming national conference, as Prime Minister Gillard has said. Observers of the political system would be able to inform M. Lyons that all political parties have the option of changing, modifying, confirming, etc, policy at that time, which then forms their future policies.
   Finally, the Greens do not have the influence that M Lyons suggest. They are members of a minority Government, duly elected by the people, at which forum decisions are accomplished by negotiations.
   The electorate voted for the Government we now have and I for one think that it is very effective.

   Posted By: Jeff KETTERING TAS 7155

3. So this is what it has come to, despite all of the assurances provided before the last election.
   Shame on you all, Labour politicians, shame.
   Why am I not surprised?

   Posted By: Judith Taylor

4. Are the Greens really members of the government, Jeff?
   You have re-stated my point that the Green's are not interested in seeking the opinions of their electorates. They demanded that the other candidates do. They are sticking to their policies and have successfully made Labor dance to Bob's tune.

   Posted By: M. Lyons

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