DEMOCRATS OPPOSE TERRORISM LEGISLATION

The South Australian Democrats State Parliamentary team will vote against the Howard-Rann State Terrorism Bill.

“We oppose any such Bill, strongly, vigorously, and public" said S.A. Democrats Parliamentary leader Sandra Kanck MLC. " “If we pass this legislation, the terrorists will win,”

The Democrats have urged Liberal and Labor MP’s in State Parliament to vote with their conscience when the draconian Bills are introduced.

The Liberal-Labor/Federal-State agreement requires all Australian State and Territory Parliaments to pass the legislation for it to become national law.

“Any laws which lead to racial profiling, force citizens to wear tracking devices on their ankles or wrists, and put people in jail for two weeks without being charged, are anti-Australian and anti-democratic. These are the very freedoms we need to protect. If we take them away, Australia loses and the terrorists win.” Ms Kanck said.

The South Australian Democrats have urged Liberal and Labor MP’s in State Parliament to vote with their conscience when the draconian Bills are introduced.

“The Democrats will also exercise a conscience vote – and our conscience is clear,” Ms Kanck said.