Didn't find this on TFPQ home page but it is on TFP home page.Thanks Derek
It's a wonder you haven't been included in the T Team.
Shane or Mitch I'm the one with the walking stick when you tag.
Further to Derek's comments and posts one might take note on the TFPQ web home page.
Derek missed this one as being the press that went out to the printed media as mentioned in my post >
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
NEWS ITEM
TFP IS CALLING FOR SUITABLE CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL ELECTION.
Now that the political party re-registration process is in the final stages and is listed in the Australian Government Gazette (s136) The Fishing Party is on the hunt for candidates to contest the Federal Election.
The party is seeking two suitable Senate candidates for each state and territory, also wanting candidates in as many House of Representative electorate seats as possible to give ‘Fishing and recreational interests’ a political voice.
Robert Smith the party chairman admitted it is a big step to take but 25% of the population is reported to dangle a line either for sport or recreation. “Just the rec fishing side of things generates $3 billion to the nations economy giving the states $300 million to share in GST revenue”, “We want to make sure that that revenue is used appropriately and get a fair return to those taxpayers without the need for extra commitments such as fishing licenses or levies” Mr. Smith said.
Water quality and quantity, fair public water access, better facilities, sensible sustainable resource management are the priority of any party success at Federal level.
“At least an elected TFP candidate in either house is able to have the party interest debated along with votes being influential in determining outcomes” Mr. Smith said. The Fishing Party vote has already shown results of what can happen in seats such as Port Stephens in NSW where our vote changed the seat.
For further details;
Contact Bob Smith at above party addresses.
Bob Smith
Derek