SA election, 20 March 2010 - Legislative Council

The United Party contested the SA State election for the Legislative Council on 20 March 2010. Although this was unsuccessful, the outcome of over 1600 first preference votes and over 7000 second preferences was considered a good result, particularly as the party had been registered for only 2 months.

Candidates for the SA Legislative Council

20 March, 2010

DARIAN HILES             DEB MUNRO

The United Party team - see voting ticket 

 Platform 

  • Local control of healthcare with Federal funding and national standards.
    • Saving the RAH and supporting community care.
    • Saving Glenside Mental Hospital and developing a state-of-the-art mental facility.
  • An Independent Commission Against Corruption and establishing an ethics council for government and industry. 
  • Developing a program for 100% renewable products and energy and phasing out fossil and nuclear.
  • Phasing out mineral extraction industries and supporting manufacturing and services.
  • Scientific management of land and catchments.
    • Implemented urgently for the Murray-Darling based on adequate research and environmental flows.
    • A public database of toxic land and water.
  • Australian standards for all industries.
    • Including imported products.
  • Maintaining Australia's environment and cultural heritage.
  • Managing our water resources for a healthy future for the community and the environment.
    • Stormwater recycling at drinkable standard.
  • Housing options to suit all needs, especially for secure and affordable accommodation.
    • Keeping our open spaces and minimising transport needs.
  • Balance between the needs of the community, business and the environment.
    • Keeping all sectors viable.
    • Motor sports, including Clipsal, to be in a permanent dedicated facility in the NW metropolitan area.
    • Parks to be extended with increasing population.
    • Population growth to be managed based on capacity.
    • A Citizens' Initiated Referendum process to ensure effective citizen monitoring of government.
  • Innovation in the community, government and the economy.
    • Celebrating innovaton by all citizens and sectors.
  • Integrating traditional Aboriginal knowledge into modern medicine, food and environmental management
  • Women's natural role in society to be equal to men's.