CALL TO ACTION:  Before you sign, please take time to read our two following documents.  The first is our letter that is accompanying our Petition; and the second is the Addendum to this Petition, which sets out our concerns and required actions.   This helps us prove our case to decision-makers!

Thank you
Janice

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To Members of the House of Representatives
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“Reignite a Democratic and Prosperous Australia” 

Petition 

We, the undersigned, believe that certain decisions of the Australian Government have reduced public confidence in governance and affected the well-being of Australians.  We are concerned these matters require further consideration and review through appropriate parliamentary processes.

We support a united, democratic Australia where people of all backgrounds live together in harmony.  We value multiculturalism and welcome migrants who respect Australia's laws, democratic institutions, culture, and values; whilst maintaining traditions consistent with Australian law.

Australians have 20 concerns requiring urgent attention. Three key main issues that most of our 20 concerns fall under are: 

(1) the level of international and domestic organisations’ and interest groups’ taxpayer funding;  

(2) current immigration settings, including the scale of legal and unlawful immigration, causing immense pressures on housing, infrastructures and essential services, and consistent enforcement of immigration and criminal laws;  

(3) the volume and impact of recent legislation, particularly tax measures on Australians and businesses.

We urge that each Member of the House of Representatives consider these concerns and take appropriate lawful parliamentary action, including reviewing relevant policies, processes and measures available to restore public confidence.

We further urge comprehensive reviews of recent and proposed legislation and policies; stronger support for Australians and businesses; and full enforcement of immigration and citizenship laws - including enactment of legislation for deportation and/or revocation of citizenship to deal with criminal offences.  We also want legislation be enacted for the same legal measures applying to returning ISIS-affiliated individuals. 

Further – there is a growing call for preferential voting to be taken away.  We all wish to have our vote for those for whom we are voting for.  So, this is another serious concern that we want Parliament to carry out – rid our voting system of preferential voting.

Our Principal Concern

The other critical and urgent purpose of our Petition is to call for the removal of Anthony Albanese and the Labor Government from office. It is the strongly held view of our Group that, unless there is a change of government well before the 2028 Federal election, Australia will suffer further serious and potentially irreversible damage.

Our concerns are particularly focused on the scale and pace of immigration at a time when Australia is already experiencing significant housing shortages, rising living costs and pressure on essential infrastructure and services. We believe current immigration settings are unsustainable and are exacerbating these problems.

We are also deeply concerned about the direction in which our country is heading, including the potential impact of rapid population change on Australia’s social cohesion, democratic institutions, national identity and way of life. We want Australia to remain a safe, prosperous, cohesive and democratic nation, and we believe these issues deserve urgent and serious consideration by our elected representatives.

Our Group, Petition to Remove Albanese from Government, now has more than 42,000 members who share these concerns. The strength of feeling within our membership is clear: we are deeply frustrated and increasingly worried about the pace and direction of change in Australia.

We respectfully urge the Government and Federal Parliament to listen to these concerns and recognise that a significant number of Australians want a substantial change in the nation’s direction. We want our Australia back—an Australia in which Australians’ concerns about immigration, housing, the economy, national identity and social cohesion are heard and addressed.

The 20 concerns are listed within the attached Addendum.

Yours faithfully

Janice

Lowing

Petition Creator and an Administration of our Group

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This Petition is to accompany a letter, expressing our grave concerns, to the Members of the Senate, and the Governor-General.

The following is a summary of our principal concerns. Whilst comprehensive, this list is not intended to be exhaustive.

“Reignite a Democratic and Prosperous Australia” Petition 

This addendum is attached to our Petition Statement, and is submitted to further outline a number of significant concerns that have consistently been raised by Australians from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Whilst views on individual issues may differ, many Australians believe that the matters listed below warrant careful consideration by the Parliament. The following list is intended to supplement the accompanying petition and should not be regarded as exhaustive.

The principal concerns include:

1.         The increasing cost of living, which is placing considerable financial pressure on Australian individuals and families – with some living on the streets whilst newly arrived refugees and humanitarian individuals/families are given housing and other assistance.

Most Australian families and individuals are struggling to put food on the table; and more & more individuals and families are living on the streets.  Many children go to school without lunch and without having had breakfast.

2.         Employment uncertainty, including declining job opportunities and concerns regarding Australia's future economic stability.

3.         Environmental management, with concerns that Australia's unique natural environment is being adversely affected through policies that many believe do not adequately protect or preserve our natural heritage.

4.         Health and education services that many Australians believe require greater investment to meet present and future Australians needs.  Many families and individuals (including the elderly who are most vulnerable at their age) cannot afford medication, and some specialists, optometrist/specialist, and dentistry fees.

5.         Current and proposed taxation legislation and policies that many consider will increase financial pressures on Australian households, businesses, and future generations.

6.         Government expenditure priorities, including concerns that funding is being allocated to certain programmes and community initiatives, that do not sufficiently address the needs and priorities of Australians.  Some Australians have also expressed concern regarding funding allocated to addressing Islamophobia, whilst believing that discrimination experienced by Australians and other forms of community prejudice – at the hands of our Federal and State Governments – have not received equivalent attention.

In general, we are of the view there is immense wastage of government spending.  We heard recently, daily, of millions of dollars being given to various projects (apart from those mentioned in the previous paragraph) that most of us do not see as necessary or important, given the state of our economy.  

We are supposed to be a rich country – well, we were a rich country, but our government’s spending and other management areas are so grossly ineffective, that if we do not have changes immediately, we are concerned we will take many years, if ever, to recover.

7.         a)  Housing affordability and availability, many Australians are experiencing increasing difficulty accessing affordable housing and home ownership opportunities. 

b)  Homelessness, together with mental difficulties – this is very much in the news these days but I am certain a great majority of those of us who are lucky enough to have a roof over our heads, and not living rough in tents, cars, under bridges, or wherever people can find a place to sleep, are totally unaware of the tremendous problems these families and individuals face.  These problems do have a worrying mental health aspect to almost, if not all, of those living rough.

It is not just being not able to find and/or afford a roof, it is the fact that they feel forgotten and isolated.  Indeed, many are not being given the assistance because of the huge number of immigrants that our Federal and State governments choose to assist first, but also the cost of rent and mortgages is out of their reach.

They either eat or have a roof – a disgusting and extremely distressing choice to have to make, particularly when children are involved.  A choice that I would dare say almost no Politician – if any Politician – has had to face, and certainly not facing now.

We have people ranging from newborns right up to aged pensioners, those who have worked hard and paid taxes, and to veterans.  Yet they are being left behind.  

There are many who have mental health problems that are not being cared for by those in the health industry – nor by certain so-called charitable organisations who are chartered with ensuring all people can receive housing assistance.  A number of people who live rough have mental health issues, meaning they are unable to fix the situation they are in; and, even though, these organisations say they will assist them – they often do not.  This last comment is backed up by various group forums (one located in Wagga Wagga). They may be given a week’s accommodation, and then told they need to look for accommodation – often no car and no spare money to go hunting.  Can you please explain how you would cope if this was you!!!

This concern is partly at issue due to the problems raised in point 1.  

8.         Legislative and policy settings that many believe provide insufficient incentives for younger Australians to purchase their first home; with the prospect of parents helping their children (as many have done in past generations), is simply out of parents reach because of the taxes etc placed upon them by this current Government.

9.         The long-term management, planning stewardship and protection of Australia's natural resources seems to be put on the back burner; or even worse, it is believed to be being totally mismanaged.

10.     The financial sustainability of Australian farming and agriculture, include concerns relating to taxation, water allocation and pricing, farm profitability, retailer pricing practices, international competitiveness, and the comparatively limited level of ongoing government support available to Australian farmers.

         These concerns are compounded by recurring natural disasters, rising operating costs, mental health pressures within rural communities – the reduction of productive agricultural land at the hands of Governments and developers, and the sale of agricultural assets to overseas interests.  The worst and most tragic areas of concern that, at times, these distressing situations result in farmers packing up and leaving, as well as the shocking and distressing situation of the farmers committing suicide,.  All of these are the result of our unconscionable and inept Government!

11.     The viability of Australia's road transport industry, including rising fuel costs, insurance premiums, tolls, compliance obligations, contracting arrangements, workforce shortages, and increasing financial pressures on owner-drivers and small transport businesses.  Another industry that sees similar types (related to this industry) of distressing issues as those noted in point 10.

Many also believe that workforce shortages within the industry could be addressed by providing appropriate training and employment pathways for Australians who are capable of working, who are either looking for employment or are on Centrelink unemployment benefits rather than seeking training and work.  Unemployment benefits is not meant to be a way for those of working age (who are mentally and physically able to work) to receive a government funded ‘wage’ – they should be enforced to undergo training that, if at all possible, suits their future goals and intellectual abilities.

I personally see a form of payment to those Centrelink recipients to work as volunteers to farmers and other needy groups – this would be a huge government help to the farmers who struggle.  Remember, that farmers are at the top of the tree in terms of being our lifeblood because they grow and provide our food.  If we have no food – there will be no need to work!!!!

12.     Energy policy, including concerns regarding the cost of expanding renewable energy infrastructure and the location of major projects, on productive agricultural land, and wildlife habitats - where alternative sites are available.

13.     Australia's national security, including concerns regarding the adequacy of investment in border protection and Defence capabilities.  A major concern is that China and other Asian countries do not allow non-residents to own land or businesses – yet China can easily access Australia through, at least, the Port of Darwin.

These countries are our closest neighbours and they can more-or-less stroll in at their leisure.  Even though the Government declares there are existing regulatory frameworks that manage infrastructure, still does not make Australians feel easy.  Plus the fact that our Government has attempted to reclaim that lease back, and have been unsuccessful – again does make Australians feel comforted.  

This lease by the NT Country/Liberal Party, in most Australians minds, negligent at its best.

14.     The protection and development of Australia's natural resources, including concerns regarding the continued export of raw materials while relying upon overseas processing and manufacturing. 

15.     The decline of Australia's manufacturing sector, further on point 14 - together with the need to rebuild sovereign manufacturing capability, create employment opportunities, strengthen supply chain resilience, and reduce dependence upon imported goods.  The concern is that, at present, Australia continues to export significant quantities of raw minerals while importing higher-value processed products due to the decline of domestic processing and manufacturing capacity.  

The imported goods are more than likely using our raw materials – meaning we sell our raw materials at a low cost, and buy it back in a manufactured form and a higher rate than that if we produced it ourselves.  Why do we simply not make these products ourselves?  Something really stinks of something foul here.

16.     The conservation of Australia's native wildlife and biodiversity. Further on point 12.  Many Australians believe greater emphasis should be placed upon protecting threatened species and preserving important habitat while balancing responsible development with environmental stewardship.  

We know of, and we are deeply concerned about,  the continuing loss of native species and the increasing number of nationally threatened animals and plants, resulting from habitat destruction and land clearing. Greater emphasis should be placed on responsible development that protects Australia's unique biodiversity, while making appropriate use of land suitable for future development.

17.     Defence Personnel and the Administration of Justice - Many Australians have expressed deep concern and immense anger, regarding the treatment of current and former Australian Defence Force personnel - who have served our nation in combat. Military service requires individuals to make decisions in circumstances that most Australians, including many public officials, will never experience nor could possibly comprehend. These decisions are made in complex, dangerous and rapidly changing environments where lives are at risk – the blink of an eye could make the difference between life and death.

We recognise that Australia is a nation governed by the rule of law and that allegations of criminal conduct must be considered through proper legal processes. At the same time, many Australians believe that the unique realities of military service should be fully understood and carefully considered when decisions are made, regarding the investigation and prosecution of defence personnel.  Civilian Courts should not be the place to hear these matters; no matter how educated and experienced our judiciary are – they do no comprehend the circumstances explained under this topic.

The experiences of many veterans demonstrate the lasting personal impact of war, often carried quietly for decades. Families also bear significant emotional and financial burdens when service personnel become the subject of lengthy legal proceedings.

Most Australians are deeply dissatisfied and disgusted at the treatment of Ben Roberts-Smith – at the hands of each level of Government, and anyone else, who were involved in the planning and directing of his very public arrest - in front of his young daughters and wife; even though Ben had apparently been complying with his bail conditions - and that those who needed to know, knew of his travel details.  The fact the details of his plane flight and the arrest was to occur was advised to journalists, makes this so profoundly unprofessional and highly contentious - in that it would seem Ben is being made a scape-goat for some other predicament the Government was and is in and now will not back down.  If the Government, Police Department (not the Officers involved in the arrest) and journalists think we are impressed by all these actions – you need to think again; because each of these groups is more and more thought of with contempt and distrust.  

I hasten to say, that we are also unimpressed with what appears to be a lack of assistance to Ben (and I imagine this will be case for other veterans facing similar charges in the future).  It seems that view, is that Ben Roberts-Smiths superiors have – for whatever reason – chosen to take the side of Government or whoever started this process – and forgotten what war is about, and how much the enemy, particularly in some countries, do not play by the same rules as we would.

Accordingly, our view is for greater assurance that members of the Australian Defence Force are treated fairly, that due process is applied consistently, and that the extraordinary circumstances of military service are given appropriate weight in any legal proceedings involving actions undertaken during active service.  

Another thing we would like to see, that of course will never happen – but perhaps Mr Albanese and his Cabinet, and the sleazy journalists and their bosses, actually go to Afghanistan or another war zone – spend 12 months in the thick of the fighting zones, and not stay behind in tents etc for protection, to actually see what these fighting men and women deal with – particularly those who are leaders of respective troops.  

18.     Immigration, Population Growth, Community Safety and Social Cohesion - Many Australians have concerns regarding current levels of immigration and the capacity of housing, health services, education, infrastructure and other essential public services to accommodate continued population growth.

Petitioners also express concern regarding community safety, organised criminal activity, and the expectation that all people who reside in Australia must respect and abide ONLY by Australian laws, democratic institutions and the rule of law. Many believe stronger enforcement of existing laws and immigration requirements is necessary to maintain public confidence and social cohesion.

There is particular concern regarding reports of violent offending, including immigrant youth violence and immigrant organised gang-related crime, and the impact such incidents have on community confidence and parents' sense of security. Australians also express concern regarding any public advocacy of violence or attempts to undermine Australia's legal system, believing that all individuals must respect and abide by Australian law as the governing legal framework of this nation.

Australians question whether current visa compliance, monitoring and enforcement arrangements are adequately resourced, particularly in relation to unlawful non-citizens and visa over-stayers. Greater transparency regarding compliance activities and outcomes is sought to improve public confidence.

Many Australians also believe that non-citizens who are proven to have committed serious criminal offences must be deported where permitted under Australian law, following the completion of appropriate legal processes.  Legislation must be implemented to deal with these situations of deportation, including the parents/families if necessary – to favour the safety and wellbeing of Australians.  Therefore, this means stronger measures to protect community safety while ensuring Australia's immigration system operates effectively and in the national interest.  

We read only during the last week of July, where two immigrant persons raped a young person – and one of these criminals was released on bail.  Decisions such as this make for a very distrusting feeling amongst citizens towards the Court system – how can someone who committed such a heinous crime be set free.  And that is clearly not the only incident of a similar nature – and what of the two teenage boys who were stabbed because they were white?  It strongly appears that our Governments and our Courts have become so lackadaisical and only care for the wellbeing of these immigrant criminals.

We further believe that immigration levels should better reflect Australia's capacity to provide housing, employment opportunities, infrastructure and essential services. They seek policies that prioritise Australia's long-term economic sustainability, community wellbeing and social cohesion.

Finally, we call upon the Government (or a new Government which is what we really are seeking) and the Opposition to demonstrate stronger leadership, greater accountability and more effective policy outcomes on these issues, recognising that public confidence in Australia's institutions depends upon responsive and responsible governance.

19.     The signatories to this document –that is an Addendum to our Petition (REIGNITE a DEMOCRATIC and PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIA) - are seeking three more things that are quite strong in their expectations:

a.         We want an early as possible election.  We do not wish the current Prime Minister nor his Labor Party to rule this country now or in the future; therefore, a dissolution of the Labor Party, or to rebuild with new Cabinet Ministers.  We have no trust in the current Labor government at all in any State or Territory or Federally, and particularly have no trust in the Prime Minister and his senior Cabinet Ministers.  Our concerns are that if we wait much longer we will be heading into either a Communist or Islamic country – neither of which we are prepared to accept; and we believe that any right thinking Australian Politician is prepared to accept this either.  

b.         Further and a repeat of point 18.  We are seeking legislation to be enacted in a timely timeframe for the immediate deportation of all illegal immigrants, regardless of how they became illegal – unless their status truly and honestly fits untenable return as refugees (this must be monitored stringently so as to have no loopholes for criminal immigrants or their legal advisers or the Courts to fall back on), or even those who have overstayed but been in Australia for a certain number of years (perhaps 10 years).  We are talking about those who come in and deliberately flaunt our laws and commit crimes; and those who are clearly planning to take over our country to change it to a radical state.

c.         We also want legislation to be enacted in a timely timeframe so that all immigrants who are criminals, and we particularly – but not only – refer to the machete gangs, those who rape, murder, threaten to murder ‘infidels’, and the radical-Islamics who preach hate towards us and threaten to bring Sharia Law to our country and those who already practice it with their child marriage/rape practices etc, to also be deported.  We believe that the whole family of the abovementioned must be deported with the criminal individual.  

We strongly believe in the manner in which some European countries are dealing with the Islamic radicals, with the banning of the burqas and hijabs, and Italy deporting those radical Islamics - who breaks any of their laws - within 24 hours of them committing a crime. Other western countries are also pushing the laws of these areas to the strongest degrees.  We ae aware of Japan’s leader who has made it quite clear immigrants must respect their laws, culture and religion or do not come in.  Poland has refused entry to these radicals altogether.

It is also extremely concerning and highly embarrassing that the Prime Minister would insult the Japanese leader only very recently.  She is extraordinarly strong in her dealings with these issues; whilst Mr Albanese is extraodinarly weak.

d.         So why is Australia so lacking in strength on these issues?  Many of us have our suspicions – and one is that new immigrants are more likely to vote for a government who has allowed them to live in Australia; as well as the fact that our Prime Minister seems to have tendencies towards Communism; and for whatever reason (apart from votes) he is partial to Islam.

e.         Does the Prime Minister and others not hear or read what we have to say – along with a number of groups who have similar petitions; even those Australians who are not registered with any online group.

f.          We want the Government to explain how certain government departments are not able to realise that the mass immigration is causing such horrific homelessness for Australians, when we see and hear of the amount that immigrants are given (housing, benefits of some sort) upon their arrival.

The 165,000+ immigrants who have arrived since the Labor Party won the last election, could have seen 165,000 Australians being housed and assisted in other ways.

It is also clear to us that immigrants are also using our various systems – when many of our own are struggling to have access to our health systems, struggling to pay rent/mortgage and feeding their families.  Mental health issues are also prevalent within our homeless as noted above, with very little being done to alleviate this, because immigrants are given priority.

We are aware that the Government and other organisations will deny all of what is in this document; but do not be fooled into thinking that there are not any of us who are either in the industry or know someone in these industries who are giving us a lot of this information – as well it being quite prevalent from reliable sources on the Internet, and reliable media outlets.  These days it is not so easy to hide.

Conclusion:

Our main intention is not merely to identify areas of concern, but to encourage constructive dialogue and practical solutions that place Australia's long-term interests, prosperity, security, and well-being at the forefront of public policy.

We respectfully require the current Government, or preferably a new government, to give genuine consideration to the concerns expressed within this petition (with the assistance of the explanations of these concerns in this document). These issues reflect the views of many Australians who seek responsible governance, sound economic management, secure communities, protection for our families and natural environment, and policies that place Australia's long-term interests and future generations at the centre of national decision-making.  

We also respectfully submit that these matters deserve careful examination by the Parliament and encourage and expect meaningful consultation with Australian citizens, industry representatives, community organisations, and subject matter experts when considering future policy development; and we trust that these concerns WILL receive the careful consideration they deserve..

Further information

We are aware that not all of our concerns are totally of the making of the current Government, but this Government has certainly not made these concerns abate – in fact, we are of the opinion that these concerns have increased.  

Many Australians – as is evident on Social Media and comments above - wish the Labor Party be disbanded, or at the very least be removed from governing our country; preferably of their own will.  There are also many of us who believe the Liberal Party are not assisting Australia and Australians in combatting our concerns, that must also be obvious to them.

Finally, in opposition to the Prime Minister’s view of bringing back our old Australia, we want Australia to be turned around – it is possible to do so if we act now.  We do not want our women and children to suffer the fate of Islamic women and girls, nor to have our male youths bashed and butchered because they are non-Muslim.  We want them to have the freedom to go out and be safe, we want our females to have an education, to work, to choose a husband etc.  Our older folk want to be able to survive until their passing without having to go without food, medication and heating/cooling.  

We want our farmers, trucking and resource industries, heritage, defence and security, our habitats for wildlife to be fixed immediately, plus give our young people and future generations jobs, homes - and a decent education system comparable to other countries; and any new legislation that is going to send Australians totally broke; plus legislation that protects governments and corporations to be overturned.

Finally, the majority of Australians are not racist – we are accepting of any nationality who is prepared to be totally Australian – that is to assimilate into our ways of life, our laws and respect our cultures (both white and Indigenous); whilst still maintaining certain cultures and traditions of their own but without it impacting on our lives at all, and without breaking any of our laws.  These are the same expectations that would be expected if we visited their country (noting that this would never be a possibility with the current regime in power in Muslim countries at present).

GIVE US OUR LIFE and COUNTRY BACK

Janice Lowing

On behalf of the Signatories to the Petition titled “Reignite a Democratic and Prosperous Australia” and the social media Group titled “Petition to Remove Albanese from Government”.