Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Freedom Manifesto

Mr QUILTY (Northern Victoria) (12:55): This week the Liberal Democrats published their Freedom Manifesto. The manifesto details 10 policies to save Australia. We want an end to COVID alarmism. It is time to end rule by decree and to return to a society free from mandates and restrictions. We have a plan to implement recall elections, because we should not have to wait four years to eject an out-of-control government that has exceeded its mandate and outstayed its welcome. We want to lower taxes, rein in government spending and reduce government debt. We should not be saddling our children with the burdens of our reckless spending. We aim to make superannuation a voluntary scheme that puts you in control of your own money. We are going to support the creation of new business by relaxing occupational licensing and cutting red tape. We want to empower Victorians with access to cheaper and more reliable energy. We plan to revitalise our education system to allow more choice for parents and freer thought for academics. We will amend the constitution to properly protect the right to free speech and to abolish censorship laws. We will dismantle the surveillance state and end mass surveillance laws, government data intrusion and digital identity requirements.

The Liberal Democrats are the only party that care about freedom. Some parties will talk about protecting freedom and defending human rights, but as we have seen, when things get real only the Liberal Democrats stand up. We will never vote for a reduction in liberty or an increase in taxes. I am proud to call myself a Liberal Democrat.