Posted by Belles on Wednesday, May 13, 2009,
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If you’ve ever felt like your views are not being heard by the government, or frustrated by policy back-flips you’ll love www.getup.org.au. Their main aim? To put participation back into democracy!
Despite being mere babies (the only launched three years ago) they already have over 320,000 members and some major achievements under their belt. So stop complaining, sign up for up-dates and let GetUp alert you to new campaigns and provide ways for you to affect positive change.
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Posted by Belles on Tuesday, May 12, 2009,
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We Belles have always been good with budgets, which is why we are are eagerly awaiting Wayne Swan’s budget speech (any minute now).
Wayne’s speech tonight is considered the most important economic statement made to the Parliament each year (no pressure then). Although before he can spend any cash, he has to convince Parliament (stay tuned for the official response from Malcolm Turnbull later in the week – should be entertaining).
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