Strong representation of our local communities and the delivery of positive outcomes on the issues that affect their lives and lifestyles; Security for our communities and their families, through the preservation of decent health, safety, social and economic welfare standards; Individual achievement, the importance of free choice and a fair go, reward for private enterprise and the need for equity investment and wealth generation. Democrats are committed to curbing the effects of climate change, protecting America’s natural resources, and ensuring the quality of our air, water, and land for current and future generations. 0000020201 00000 n The Nationals’ core values are a belief in: The Nationals are local champions who join to form a national team, to deliver for their communities, regional Australia and the nation.

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On sheer numbers, The Parliament is dominated by city-based MPs and Senators.

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President Obama instructed the Environmental Protection Agency to take steps to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants, which are the largest concentrated source of emissions in the United States.

There is growing global demand for food and biofuels. Democrats want to protect and build on President Obama’s progress.

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Unlocking that potential also requires protection from ill-informed and clumsy policy – because regional Australia often has most to lose from policies that threaten local industries and jobs, reduce services and drive up business and household costs.

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From investing in clean energy to protecting our ecosystems, Democrats are working to address our biggest environmental challenges, paving the way to a more sustainable America. With a strong track record of delivering infrastructure and promoting job creation and investment, The Nationals has an active interest in: The Nationals commitment to the national interest does not stop there. Contact | Privacy | Accessiblity Authorised by Jonathan Hawkes, National Party of Australia, 7 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Budget 2020: Ministerial Statement on Rural and Regional Budget Outcomes, BUDGET 2020: The Nationals In Government Deliver for Regional Australia, BUDGET 2020: Building 21st Century Water Infrastructure, BUDGET 2020: Federal Budget Prioritises Life-Saving Road Safety Investments, Quality local healthcare and education choices, Local roads, transport and infrastructure that works, Protecting our local way of life for future generations. >.�߫���������A�Sћ�J�qV}>��&...�T!�L��4)(��f��e��< jҠ�li�Pm@X�54 ,�0���W@šj`�±�3

The Nationals commitment to the national interest does not stop there. 0000026018 00000 n We need to meet the challenges of a changing climate in a sensible way that protects our natural environment and sustainability but doesn’t throw out our way of life, local jobs and industries. And by choosing to ignore the consensus of the scientific community on climate change, he is putting our country’s health, security, and economy at risk.

Democrats will fight to protect our planet for future generations. The Nationals are the party for regional Australia. Unlocking that potential requires a fair share of public and private investment in services and infrastructure in regional Australia. In a resource-hungry world, regional Australia will also play an increasingly critical role in our national security. Regional water supplies around the nation are being increasingly relied on to supply our cities.

The Nationals provide a considered and commonsense perspective on all elements of Government policy.Our policy platform, and our approach to day-to-day political issues, is built on a triple bottom line of social, economic and environmental considerations.

430 South Capitol Street Southeast Advocate that the DNC and Democratic Party develop and adopt policies that address the climate crisis with the necessary courage and urgency.

Continuing decentralisation – the “treechange” and “seachange” phenomenon – where people are moving to regional areas for a better lifestyle. The Nationals stand for all regional Australians.

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That’s the third role of your Federal Nationals team. Unlocking that potential will require vision, planning and proactive management. 0000074120 00000 n Under Donald Trump, the United States stands alone as the only nation in the world that is not a party to the Paris Climate Agreement. Working together as a strong and united team means our MPs and Senators have developed a reputation for punching above their weight, and are sometimes criticised for delivering more for the people they represent than the party’s critics would prefer. Participate Promote participation in the electoral process by people in the environmental and sustainability communities—and those in frontline communities. Many of the potential solutions to Australia’s carbon emissions are agricultural or regionally based. 0000015191 00000 n

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The Liberal and Nationals Government is investing over $22 million in a new Communities Environment Program to help communities protect and care for their local environment.

0000002470 00000 n Fighting for regional Australia to make sure it gets its fair share is the second role of your Federal Nationals team. 0000003423 00000 n Paid for by the DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (202) 863-8000. It will take all of us acting together — workers and entrepreneurs, scientists and citizens, the public and the private sector — to address the challenge of climate change and seize our clean-energy future. From investing in clean energy to protecting our ecosystems, Democrats are working to address our biggest environmental challenges, paving the way to a more sustainable America.

The Department of Transportation and the EPA issued new fuel-economy standards, the first meaningful increases in fuel economy for cars and light trucks in decades.