Australian Independents
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| Social | |
| President | Melchizedek Smith |
| Members | 103 |
| Country |  Australia
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| Abbreviation | AIP |
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| Orientation | Center |
| Ideology | Libertarian |
| Congress | 8/40 seats, 21% |
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| Other link | AIP Forums |
| History | |
| Formation | 19th February 2009 |
The Australian Independents Party is a center, Libertarian party located in Australia. Please, PLEASE if your in the AIP, then join the AIP Forum.
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History
The Australian Independents Party is a center party founded by Xavier Griffith. Beginning as a minor political party after Xavier Griffith became disillusioned with the apparent far-left swing by the Australian Democratic Socialist Party.
The AIP was formed with the idea of allowing those that could be seen as Minority Political Beliefs an opportunity to join a Political Party that can work towards their ideas. The main motto of the AIP is: Keep the bastards honest. Which means that the AIP will work to ensure that the PM and his Cabinet of the day are kept honest and that their policies do not sway too far from the centre line either left or right.
Xavier Griffith was involved in the reconstruction of eAustralia, owns a number of businesses of his own and has been elected to the Senate for 6 terms and has held the position of Speaker of the Senate for 3 Terms. He is also served as the first Minister of Information.
Policies
While the AIP does have basic Ideals and Policies, members of the AIP are not required to actually have the same ideals or policies to be a member, and are not forced to vote along these lines if they choose not to.
General
1. The AIP is a center party predominantly, however is open to minority groups and allows these minority groups to work together with the other party members to bring about their goals, provided they don't contradict other basic policies of the party.
2. Membership in the AIP is open to those that do not see themselves fitting specifically into one of the current major political parties of the ADSP, ANP or ACP.
3. The AIP sees its self as the party that keeps the others honest and stops governmental policies swinging too far to either side of the political scale.
4. AIP Members are free to cross the floor in the Senate in relation to votes without the AIP as a Party being offended. The Party does not force its members to hold permanently and strictly to its policies.
Civil and Governmental
1. The AIP supports the privatization of companies, and the right of Corporations to operate their businesses with minimal government interference and regulation.
2. The AIP supports governmental policies that aid individuals and where warranted, industries through social programs.
3. The AIP supports political discussion and debate, but reserves the right of members to vote on issues in the Senate on what they believe is in the best interests for ALL, not just the eCitizens and not just the Corporations, and certainly not just in the political interests of the Government.
Defence
1. The AIP supports a strong, well organised Defence Force, as well as an elite force.
2. The AIP supports strong and friendly relations with our Indonesian neighbours while not allowing them to abuse our friendship.
3. The AIP supports peaceful resolution of political difference with all nations over immediate Military Action.
Party Presidents
| Election | Name | Votes | Campaign |
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| February 19, 2009 | Xavier Griffith | Party Founder | N/A |
| March 15, 2009 | Xavier Griffith | 11 | No |
| April 15, 2009 | lancot | 6 | No |
Senators
Australian Independents has had senators in senate every month since it began in January.
