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sharplittleteethElection on Saturday. Trying to work out how I'm going to preference my Senate ticket. 60 candidates. No idea who most of them are.
So I've been doing some research.
But only some. This is not an in-depth analysis. There are six senatorial seats up for election. They will most likely go to Labor or Liberal candidates, with perhaps a Green or a Family First. The others have, as candidate Joe Toscano puts it, "a snowflake’s chance in hell" of being elected, so I'm not spending too much time on them. I just want a rough idea of who deserves to go last.
Group A - Socialist Equality Party
O'CONNOR, Patrick Socialist Equality Party
VONGVIXAY, Keo Socialist Equality Party
Radical socialists. See name.
Group B -
TOSCANO, Joseph
WARFE, Jenny
SADAUSKAS, Andrew
Joseph Toscano: an anarchist who isn't on the electoral roll.
Jenny Warfe was part of the anti-dredging Blue Wedges campaign.
Andrew Sadaukas - no idea.
Group C - Family First
FIELDING, Steven Family First
PLUMRIDGE, Gary Family First
BOWN SEELEY, Ann Edith Family First
GOH, Yuli Family First
KHOO, Joyce Family First
Ultra-conservatives, opposed to gay marriage, for the internet filter. Steven Fielding currently hold the balance of power in the Senate.
Group D - Australian Greens
DI NATALE, Richard Australian Greens
RICE, Janet Australian Greens
BUI, Nam Australian Greens
HARGRAVE, Jen Australian Greens
RIVENDELL, Julie Australian Greens
SHNOOKAL, Liezl Australian Greens
The good guys, as far as I'm concerned.
Group E - Senator On-Line
SARGENT, Glenn R Senator On-Line
WARDLE, Emma Louise Senator On-Line
The party with no policies. Instead, they'll cast senate votes based on internet polling. True democracy in action? Cheap populism? 4Chan in yr parilaments, pwning yr government?
Group F - Democratic Labor Party (DLP) of Australia
MADIGAN, John Democratic Labor Party (DLP) of Australia
GONSALVEZ, Geraldine Democratic Labor Party (DLP) of Australia
KAVANAGH, John Democratic Labor Party (DLP) of Australia
Working-class Catholic conservatives. Against communism and gay marriage.
Group G - Australian Democrats
HOWE, Roger Australian Democrats
WESTGARTH, Rick Australian Democrats
You remember the Democrats, don't you?
Group H - Shooters and Fishers
KELLY, Peter Maxwell Shooters and Fishers
KRSTIC, Alex Shooters and Fishers
Pro-hunting. Pro-fishing. Against immigration.
Group I - Australian Sex Party
PATTEN, Fiona Australian Sex Party
WILSON, Emma Australian Sex Party
BLAKEY, Katie Australian Sex Party
Pro-free speech. Pro gay marriage. Against censorship. Funded by the porn industry, if that makes a difference to you.
Group J - The Climate Sceptics
DAWSON, Chris The Climate Sceptics
HOLMES, Lee The Climate Sceptics
They don't believe in global warming.
Group K - Socialist Alliance
WINDISCH, Margarita Socialist Alliance
FIREBRACE, Sharon Socialist Alliance
GUY, Ron Socialist Alliance
More radical socialists.
Group L - Citizens Electoral Council
MITCHELL, Doug Citizens Electoral Council
ISHERWOOD, Katherine Citizens Electoral Council
The political arm of Lyndon LaDRouche.
Group M - Building Australia
EVANS, Darren Building Australia
WHITE, Sam Building Australia
A party created by the building industry. They want to... build things?
Group N - One Nation
TOWNSEND, Rosalyn One Nation
TOWNSEND, Phillip One Nation
Oppose gay marriage. Want to "ensure Christian Values, Patriotism and Morality" in schools. Want to repeal the Racial Discrimination act.
Group O - Liberal/National
RONALDSON, Michael Liberal
McKENZIE, Bridget The Nationals
McGAURAN, Julian Liberal
JENNISON, Susan Liberal
Anti-refugee. Anti-gay marriage. Don't believe in global warming.
Group P - Christian Democratic Party
JANSON, Vickie Christian Democratic Party
EDDY-VEITZ, BEN Christian Democratic Party
Fred Nile's party. Homophobic. Want to prioritise Christian immigrants. Oppose all forms of Islam as being incompatible with Australia's Christian Heritage.
Group Q - Australian Labor Party
CARR, Kim John Australian Labor Party
CONROY, Stephen Michael Australian Labor Party
THOW, Antony Australian Labor Party
LEWIS, Marg Australian Labor Party
FREEMAN, Shelly Australian Labor Party
The Centre-Left mainstream party. Worth pointing out: Stephen Conroy is the minister responsible for the Internet Filter plan.
Group R - Secular Party of Australia
PERKINS, John Leslie Secular Party of Australia
SCEATS, Rosemary Elizabeth Secular Party of Australia
Want to get religion out of schools, government and the country.
Group S - Carers Alliance
MONTEAGLE, Christopher Carers Alliance
PEACOCK, Wendy Carers Alliance
Support for Carers. Single issue party.
Group T - Liberal Democrats (LDP)
CURRIE, Ross Liberal Democrats (LDP)
KLASS, Graeme Michael Liberal Democrats (LDP)
Libertarians, apparently.
Group U -
MAYNE, Stephen
PICCININI, Paula
Stephen Mayne is the journalist behind Crikey.com. Anti-pokies.
Group UG - Ungrouped
BEALE, Grant Independent
SHEA, Glenn Independent
Grant Beale = farmer, running to oppose the Greens.
Glenn Shea = no idea.
So I've been doing some research.
But only some. This is not an in-depth analysis. There are six senatorial seats up for election. They will most likely go to Labor or Liberal candidates, with perhaps a Green or a Family First. The others have, as candidate Joe Toscano puts it, "a snowflake’s chance in hell" of being elected, so I'm not spending too much time on them. I just want a rough idea of who deserves to go last.
Group A - Socialist Equality Party
O'CONNOR, Patrick Socialist Equality Party
VONGVIXAY, Keo Socialist Equality Party
Radical socialists. See name.
Group B -
TOSCANO, Joseph
WARFE, Jenny
SADAUSKAS, Andrew
Joseph Toscano: an anarchist who isn't on the electoral roll.
Jenny Warfe was part of the anti-dredging Blue Wedges campaign.
Andrew Sadaukas - no idea.
Group C - Family First
FIELDING, Steven Family First
PLUMRIDGE, Gary Family First
BOWN SEELEY, Ann Edith Family First
GOH, Yuli Family First
KHOO, Joyce Family First
Ultra-conservatives, opposed to gay marriage, for the internet filter. Steven Fielding currently hold the balance of power in the Senate.
Group D - Australian Greens
DI NATALE, Richard Australian Greens
RICE, Janet Australian Greens
BUI, Nam Australian Greens
HARGRAVE, Jen Australian Greens
RIVENDELL, Julie Australian Greens
SHNOOKAL, Liezl Australian Greens
The good guys, as far as I'm concerned.
Group E - Senator On-Line
SARGENT, Glenn R Senator On-Line
WARDLE, Emma Louise Senator On-Line
The party with no policies. Instead, they'll cast senate votes based on internet polling. True democracy in action? Cheap populism? 4Chan in yr parilaments, pwning yr government?
Group F - Democratic Labor Party (DLP) of Australia
MADIGAN, John Democratic Labor Party (DLP) of Australia
GONSALVEZ, Geraldine Democratic Labor Party (DLP) of Australia
KAVANAGH, John Democratic Labor Party (DLP) of Australia
Working-class Catholic conservatives. Against communism and gay marriage.
Group G - Australian Democrats
HOWE, Roger Australian Democrats
WESTGARTH, Rick Australian Democrats
You remember the Democrats, don't you?
Group H - Shooters and Fishers
KELLY, Peter Maxwell Shooters and Fishers
KRSTIC, Alex Shooters and Fishers
Pro-hunting. Pro-fishing. Against immigration.
Group I - Australian Sex Party
PATTEN, Fiona Australian Sex Party
WILSON, Emma Australian Sex Party
BLAKEY, Katie Australian Sex Party
Pro-free speech. Pro gay marriage. Against censorship. Funded by the porn industry, if that makes a difference to you.
Group J - The Climate Sceptics
DAWSON, Chris The Climate Sceptics
HOLMES, Lee The Climate Sceptics
They don't believe in global warming.
Group K - Socialist Alliance
WINDISCH, Margarita Socialist Alliance
FIREBRACE, Sharon Socialist Alliance
GUY, Ron Socialist Alliance
More radical socialists.
Group L - Citizens Electoral Council
MITCHELL, Doug Citizens Electoral Council
ISHERWOOD, Katherine Citizens Electoral Council
The political arm of Lyndon La
Group M - Building Australia
EVANS, Darren Building Australia
WHITE, Sam Building Australia
A party created by the building industry. They want to... build things?
Group N - One Nation
TOWNSEND, Rosalyn One Nation
TOWNSEND, Phillip One Nation
Oppose gay marriage. Want to "ensure Christian Values, Patriotism and Morality" in schools. Want to repeal the Racial Discrimination act.
Group O - Liberal/National
RONALDSON, Michael Liberal
McKENZIE, Bridget The Nationals
McGAURAN, Julian Liberal
JENNISON, Susan Liberal
Anti-refugee. Anti-gay marriage. Don't believe in global warming.
Group P - Christian Democratic Party
JANSON, Vickie Christian Democratic Party
EDDY-VEITZ, BEN Christian Democratic Party
Fred Nile's party. Homophobic. Want to prioritise Christian immigrants. Oppose all forms of Islam as being incompatible with Australia's Christian Heritage.
Group Q - Australian Labor Party
CARR, Kim John Australian Labor Party
CONROY, Stephen Michael Australian Labor Party
THOW, Antony Australian Labor Party
LEWIS, Marg Australian Labor Party
FREEMAN, Shelly Australian Labor Party
The Centre-Left mainstream party. Worth pointing out: Stephen Conroy is the minister responsible for the Internet Filter plan.
Group R - Secular Party of Australia
PERKINS, John Leslie Secular Party of Australia
SCEATS, Rosemary Elizabeth Secular Party of Australia
Want to get religion out of schools, government and the country.
Group S - Carers Alliance
MONTEAGLE, Christopher Carers Alliance
PEACOCK, Wendy Carers Alliance
Support for Carers. Single issue party.
Group T - Liberal Democrats (LDP)
CURRIE, Ross Liberal Democrats (LDP)
KLASS, Graeme Michael Liberal Democrats (LDP)
Libertarians, apparently.
Group U -
MAYNE, Stephen
PICCININI, Paula
Stephen Mayne is the journalist behind Crikey.com. Anti-pokies.
Group UG - Ungrouped
BEALE, Grant Independent
SHEA, Glenn Independent
Grant Beale = farmer, running to oppose the Greens.
Glenn Shea = no idea.
