Policy and Preselection Meeting 2013

Information
The Policy and Preselection Meeting on April 6-7 is fast approaching, so please ensure you have RSVP'd for this event as soon as possible. All participants, both physical and online, must RSVP so we can make appropriate arrangements for attendees.

As a movement we're growing, and there has been a huge push to expand the platform beyond the initial core ideals. This meeting is an important forum for discussion on how the Party will progress, what policies we will adopt, and which candidates we will present to the electorate in 2013.

All full members are eligible to stand as candidates, and all are welcome to present their opinions and proposals to the Party. This Party is yours, and you determine its policies, direction and outcomes.

As always, we will facilitate remote participants as we understand not everyone is able to get to Sydney for the meeting, but we hope to see you there! Tickets are priced to cover costs, however if you can't afford the entry price, shoot us an email, and we may waive the fee.

Tickets/RSVP
RSVPing is essential for members attending the meeting and members taking part online.

The cost is $35 per person. Members experiencing financial hardship should contact [mailto:nationalcouncil@pirateparty.org.au nationalcouncil@pirateparty.org.au] for assistance.

Click here to RSVP on Eventbrite

Dates

 * Saturday, 6 April — Midday-5pm
 * Sunday, 7 April — 10am-5pm

Venue
The Gaelic Club is only one block away from Central Station. Parking is poor in the area and we recommend travelling to the venue by public transport.

Address: 1/64 Devonshire St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Map: http://goo.gl/maps/WrB89

Website: http://www.gaelicclub.com.au/

Travel

 * There are regular trains between Central Station and Sydney Airport.
 * Sydney has an extensive bus and train network.

Wifi

 * Details relating to the availability of wireless internet access will be announced closer to the date.

Minutes
Minutes will be sourced by those present at the meeting, with a dedicated minute taker assigned to ensure everything is minuted.

Agenda
Please note that daylight savings ends at 3am on Sunday, April 7, 2013!

Saturday, April 6, 2013
Start: 12pm AEDT - SHARP


 * Introduction/welcome
 * Agree to agenda
 * Rules of procedure
 * 12:30 — Preselection candidate presentations
 * Time permitting: any other business

End: 5pm

Sunday, April 7, 2013
Start: 10am AEST


 * Introduction/welcome
 * Agree to agenda
 * Rules of procedure reminder
 * 10:30 — Policy Development Committee draft policies
 * Other draft policies
 * 1:00 pm — Lunch/"Defining Non-Commercial" discussion group
 * 2:00 pm — Policy discussion (cont'd)

End: 5pm

Preselection
Nominate yourself for Senate preselection here!

Preselection candidates will be published on this page two weeks before the meeting weekend.

Party Platform and Policies
Voting on policies will happen after the deliberative process. Procedural and amendment votes will only be available for those in attendance, adoption votes will be party wide. Policy submissions and topics for discussion should be circulated and on the wiki/forums, and [mailto:secretary@pirateparty.org.au secretary@pirateparty.org.au] informed well in advance, so that an agenda can be formulated. Time constraints and unpreparedness will probably lead to a rejection of unannounced inclusions.

Current proposed motions

 * Motions will be added by the Secretary upon receipt.
 * The list of current motions can be found here.