I'm sometimes surprised that people think the Australian Constitution protects us. The only things that protect us are our willingness to stand up and be counted for social and legal rights, for ethical and fair behaviours, for compassionate treatment of all life AND the ability to unite together in those battles. Among the things we must do:
- REFUSE TO BE GUIDED BY OUR FEAR OF 'OTHER';
- REFUSE TO ACT ON OUR OWN WORST INSTINCTS;
- REFUSE TO REMAIN SILENT IN THE FACE OF ETHICAL WRONGS;
- PROTECT WHISTLEBLOWERS;
- OPPOSE GOVERNMENT SECRECY;
- OPPOSE CORPORATE OWNERSHIP OF OUR PARLIAMENT;
- INFORM OURSELVES AND PICK OUR SIDE.
Most of all, take responsibility for our actions or, more to the point, our inactions.
House of Representatives Factsheet: The Constitution
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