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« on: July 10, 2013, 02:32:18 AM »

So we're using Australia as a starting point for the Mock Parliament's revival, and to start we're only using two parties. This will be the main discussion board for the ALP for leadership elections, policy decisions and the like. For those who don't know, Australian Labor is the country's major center-left party, heavily linked with the unions and generally socially progressive (although a Catholic-dominated Right Faction, which is quite socially conservative, exists IRL as well). So if you'd like to be a part of the new Mock Parliament as a Labor member, state your interest below and we'll go from there.
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« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2013, 06:41:42 AM »

Yes please.
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« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2013, 08:06:46 AM »


I'll join as well. Should I claim my seat and member right now, or wait a little bit longer?
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« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2013, 08:32:41 AM »

If we can claim people I'll take Tanya Plibersek.
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« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2013, 08:41:07 AM »

Sure, I think seat claiming now is fine; probably best to choose a safe Labor seat IRL though, for the sake of the GM when simulating elections- and I don't think you have to stick with a real life parliamentarian either, but it's up to you.

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« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2013, 08:44:38 AM »

And so, I'll claim Anthony Albanese representing the division of Grayndler.
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« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2013, 09:34:03 AM »

While I'm fine with picking pre-existing MPs, wouldn't it be more fun if we created entirely new characters in existing electorates?

We could use something based on this form, for example.

This is very simple (and you can do it now if you want)... just fill out the following and post it in this thread...

Name:
Age:
Party:
Address:
Place of Birth:
Occupation:
Brief Biography:
Other:


...and then fill out the following and PM it to me...

Place of Work:
Property Owned:
Conflicts of Interest:
Past Scandals:
Sexuality:
Addictions:
Medical Conditions:
Bigotries:
Corrupt Activity:
Other Criminal Activity:
Other:


I would strongly recommend reading the Character section of the rules before registering.

Just in case things bisn't clear for thee, a sample character.

Name: Steve Dore
Age: 42
Party: Socialist
Address: Isaacstown
Place of Birth: Stovesby Island
Occupation: Docker, Union activist (shop steward)
Brief Biography: worked on the docks from an early age and became active in the G&T. Decorated war veteran. Elected Councillor for Isaacstown South & Island in 1950, re-elected 1953. Member of the Housing Committee.
Other: Anglican (weak), member of the G&TWU


The next bit would normally be sent to me, rather than posted here.

Place of Work: Stovesby Island
Property Owned: none
Conflicts of Interest: nothing serious, though most of his family live in decaying terraces on Stovesby Island and not only is he on the Housing Committee, but he's on the sub-committee on the construction of the Hellsby Estate.
Past Scandals: allegations of rigged internal G&T elections, allegations of punishment beatings, allegations of electoral fraud in the 1946 municipal election. Nothing even proven.
Sexuality: straight
Addictions: alcohol
Medical Conditions: none that he knows of
Bigotries: hates homosexuals, dislikes most of the new immigrants.
Corrupt Activity: has taken a few backhanders relating to his role on the Hellsby sub-committee.
Other Criminal Activity: the thing about punishment beatings is true, also successfully blackmailed a councillor into retireing.
Other: a former Communist, but now an aggressive anticommunist in the Deakin mold

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« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2013, 12:20:37 PM »

I'm joining. I'm on my cell phone so I'll fill the full sheet out when I get home. I'm calling the Division of Watson.

(Can't select my girlfriend's constituency as it's Tony Abbott's)
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« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2013, 12:25:42 PM »

If we do create our own people I'm calling Gellibrand.
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« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2013, 01:00:26 PM »

Would suggest it would be more fun to go with 'totally not party x' rather than actually use the name.
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« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2013, 01:20:01 PM »

Would suggest it would be more fun to go with 'totally not party x' rather than actually use the name.

Concur.  Also concur with not using actual people (though I grudgingly suppose that things like "Kivun Redd" might be acceptable).
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« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2013, 01:55:24 PM »
« Edited: July 11, 2013, 03:57:32 PM by Dr. Cynic »

Name: Colin Elliott
Age: 36
Party: Labor
Electorate: Watson
Ideology: social democrat
Mini Bio: A former railway engineer straight after high school, Elliott entered local politics as a councillor for Burwood. He was elected as an MP for the District of Watson as the well liked Labor Party candidate.
Address: Enfield, NSW.
Place of Birth: Sydney, NSW
Occupation: Railroad Worker, politician
Property Owned: Townhouse.
Sexuality: Straight. Married with two children.
Addictions: Smokes cigars. Overeats.
Medical Conditions: High blood pressure is a concern.
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« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2013, 06:30:39 PM »

Would suggest it would be more fun to go with 'totally not party x' rather than actually use the name.

Concur.  Also concur with not using actual people (though I grudgingly suppose that things like "Kivun Redd" might be acceptable).

Any ideas for a name then? The Social Democratic Party? Progressive Democratic Party? The Australian Progressive Coalition?
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« Reply #13 on: July 10, 2013, 06:38:51 PM »

Some variation on the theme of 'Labour', because this will be a Labourist party (presumably). But it doesn't really matter what...
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« Reply #14 on: July 10, 2013, 08:54:13 PM »
« Edited: July 11, 2013, 01:41:04 AM by Cappuccino »

Name: Dave Astuzia
Age: 44
Party: Labor
Mini Bio: Born to relatively poor Italian migrants in Leichardt in Sydney's inner-west following the wave of Italian migration to Australia in the 1960s. Attended public schools for most of his education, before studying and completing a degree in political science at the University of NSW. Worked for the ALP as a campaign strategist on six state and federal election campaigns before entering Parliament as the member for Grayndler aged 35, a seat in which he has increased his electoral majority at every election since.
Address: Haberfield, NSW
Electorate: Grayndler
Place of Birth: Leichardt, NSW
Occupation: Campaign Strategist, Speech Writer, Politician
Property Owned: Detached house
Religion: Raised Catholic but now a self-described atheist
Sexuality: Married with three children, though rumours abound that Astuzia is in fact bisexual
Addictions: Overeats often
Medical Conditions: Propensity to over-stress; occasional anger management problems

Aside: If we are going to change the name (I don't really think we need to but I'm not fussed) something like Social Democratic Party would probably be best.
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« Reply #15 on: July 11, 2013, 06:11:01 AM »
« Edited: July 13, 2013, 07:29:28 AM by Solopop »

Name: Willow Wong-Jones
Age: 38
Party: Labor
Address: Box Hill, Victoria (Chisholm)
Place of Birth: Box Hill Hospital
Occupation: Engineer now MP
Brief Biography: Born to Chinese migrants who first came to Australia following the Cultural Revolution, Willow worked hard at school going onto Graduate from Melbourne University. Willow's quick rise in the area can largely be attributed to her parents chain of Chinese restaurants called 'Wong's Wok'. Following her graduation Willow putting to use her Japanese and Chinese language skills traveled across Asia often in positions that people 30 years her elder would be jealous of. However, at age 28 she returned back to Australia following the death of her father and following that met the love of her life Rupert Jones. Since her marriage she's had 3 children(2 girls, 1 boy - Buffy(9), Cordelia(9) and Angel(6)). Willow was elected 2 elections ago achieving the largest margin of victory in the seat ever largely due to the large Asian population in the electorate. She went to school at PLC achieving a 99.95 in her VCE.
Other: A major fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Often references the show in her parliamentary addresses.
Political Bio: Willow has no major connection to any union movement and has often faced off against the SDA and other aligned unions over penalty rates and the minimum wage calling their demands a 'ridiculous strain on small business owners'. Despite this Willow has received in the past large donations from Teachers unions,  the ANU, PFA and the UFUA who all have praised her for her fight for higher funding for services across Australia. Willow has served as the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and is an avid supporter of rail development and HSR along the East Coast. Willow is an advocated for LGBTI rights as well as the rights of the disabled and single parents. Willow is seen as one day a strong candidate for PM. Willow is a member of the Socialist Left but has advocated for the end of factions in the caucus. She describes herself as a Progressive.
Religion: Irreligious
Address: Box Hill, Victoria
Electorate: Chisholm, VIC
Place of Birth: Melbourne
Property Owned: Detached house, five units which all are leased.
Sexuality: Straight
Addictions: Likes kinky sex.
Medical Conditions: None.
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« Reply #16 on: July 11, 2013, 06:46:28 AM »

Given that I am not familiar with Australian electoral geography, I would appreciate if someone would assign me a suitable electorate Cheesy

Name: Gordon Menzies
Age: 32
Party: Labor
Mini Bio: Born Melbourne to Gordon Menzies, a Scottish ex-pat and financier and Sandra Pennefather, Gordon was privately educated at Strathallan School in Scotland from 6-18. He returned to Australia at age 18 for university becoming actively involved in politics. He graduated with a degree in architecture and was elected to the Parliament of Victoria in a by-election at the age of 25. He was elected to the relatively safe Labor seat of X in 2010.

To the right of his party, he is however an avowed social liberal and outspoken atheist. He has a slight narcissist. He regularly appears on chat shows and panel shows and has appeared on the cover of Men's Health.

Address: X
Electorate: X
Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria
Occupation: Architect, Journalist
Property Owned: Numerous.
Religion: None
Sexuality: Gay. Single
Addictions: Known to overwork and to bed hop.
Medical Conditions: None
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« Reply #17 on: July 11, 2013, 06:56:01 AM »

Given that I am not familiar with Australian electoral geography, I would appreciate if someone would assign me a suitable electorate Cheesy

Name: Gordon Menzies
Age: 32
Party: Labor
Mini Bio: Born Melbourne to Gordon Menzies, a Scottish ex-pat and financier and Sandra Pennefather, Gordon was privately educated at Strathallan School in Scotland from 6-18. He returned to Australia at age 18 for university becoming actively involved in politics. He graduated with a degree in architecture and was elected to the Parliament of Victoria in a by-election at the age of 25. He was elected to the relatively safe Labor seat of X in 2010.

To the right of his party, he is however an avowed social liberal and outspoken atheist. He has a slight narcissist. He regularly appears on chat shows and panel shows and has appeared on the cover of Men's Health.

Address: X
Electorate: X
Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria
Occupation: Architect, Journalist
Property Owned: Numerous.
Religion: None
Sexuality: Gay. Single
Addictions: Known to overwork and to bed hop.
Medical Conditions: None

I'd say maybe Batman or Melbourne.
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« Reply #18 on: July 11, 2013, 07:13:57 AM »

Given that I am not familiar with Australian electoral geography, I would appreciate if someone would assign me a suitable electorate Cheesy

Name: Gordon Menzies
Age: 32
Party: Labor
Mini Bio: Born Melbourne to Gordon Menzies, a Scottish ex-pat and financier and Sandra Pennefather, Gordon was privately educated at Strathallan School in Scotland from 6-18. He returned to Australia at age 18 for university becoming actively involved in politics. He graduated with a degree in architecture and was elected to the Parliament of Victoria in a by-election at the age of 25. He was elected to the relatively safe Labor seat of X in 2010.

To the right of his party, he is however an avowed social liberal and outspoken atheist. He has a slight narcissist. He regularly appears on chat shows and panel shows and has appeared on the cover of Men's Health.

Address: X
Electorate: X
Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria
Occupation: Architect, Journalist
Property Owned: Numerous.
Religion: None
Sexuality: Gay. Single
Addictions: Known to overwork and to bed hop.
Medical Conditions: None

Did you name your (left-wing) character after Australia's longest serving conservative Prime Minister on purpose? Tongue
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« Reply #19 on: July 11, 2013, 07:17:36 AM »

Did you name your (left-wing) character after Australia's longest serving conservative Prime Minister on purpose? Tongue

Come on, I left out the first name Wink
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« Reply #20 on: July 11, 2013, 07:35:02 AM »

Take Jagajaga, just cos I want there to be a member for Jagajaga Grin

But also there are definitely pockets of the seat that could suit the character.
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« Reply #21 on: July 11, 2013, 07:40:58 AM »

This sounds good.

Name: Tom Henry
Age: 39
Party: Labor
Mini Bio: Born to a lower middle-class family in Bexley, Tom Henry was always a gifted talent. Educated at the elite Sydney Technical High School, he finished 3rd in his year and studied Arts/Law majoring in Political Science at Sydney University, where he was heavily involved in student politics and had protested against. After university, he took a job as a barrister, but resigned not long afterwards and became a staffer in the Premier's office. He was a smart catch for the ALP in 2004, and has become a major player in the ALP's factional battles. His popularity may be declining, but his seat still remains relatively secure until he quits parliament.
Address: Brighton-le-Sands, NSW
Electorate: Barton
Place of Birth: Kogarah, NSW
Occupation: Barrister, political staffer
Property Owned: Detatched house.
Religion: Raised a Catholic, but describes himself as Agnostic.
Sexuality: Married, has one child, is expecting a second one.
Addictions: Previously has had alcohol problems and was heavily overweight, but got a health kick and lost much weight so none right now.
Medical Conditions: None as far he knows of.
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« Reply #22 on: July 11, 2013, 07:50:39 AM »

Name: Andrew Lawson
Age: 36
Party: Labor
Mini Bio: Born in Sydney to a Liberal family, he was educated in public schools and studied law and political science at the University of Sydney. He did not take the usual path of student politics and worked in corporate law for major international firm before making a decision at 26 to leave law, move to Canberra and go to work for a strategic communication firm, specialising in politics. It was through friends that he joined the ALP.

He was expected to make a move into ACT politics, but when a leading candidate for the seat of Fraser declined to run in 2007, he ended up winning a close ballot. And won the seat with a 2% swing and held it in 2010 with only a small 1% against him.

He currently serves as Parliamentary Secretary for Trade and Economic Development - due to his background in an affluent area of Sydney and his lack of connection to the union movement, he is a figure of suspicion for many in the party. He also uses the Parliament House gym and often trains with a couple of Liberal MPs... leading to issues of loyalty, but he performs well on TV and is a popular guest on shows like Q&A.

Address: Turner, ACT
Electorate: Fraser, ACT
Place of Birth: Sydney, NSW
Occupation: Lawyer, political strategist
Property Owned: Apartment
Religion: Agnostic
Sexuality: Believed to be straight, but lots of gay rumours too, single
Addictions: Workaholic and trends to drink too much at social events
Medical Conditions: None, but prone to migraines.
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« Reply #23 on: July 11, 2013, 07:57:37 AM »
« Edited: July 11, 2013, 08:00:30 AM by hifly15 »

I would like to join too

Name: Kevan Jahanshahi
Age: 28
Party: Labor
Mini Bio: Born in Iran, Jahanshahi immigrated to Australia with his family at the age of 5 for political and religious reasons, settling in Maroubra, NSW. His family is lower middle class, and he was state-educated, but then went on to do a degree in Economics at the University of Sydney. There, he was involved in political debate, joining the Labor Party, and was an officer in the National Union of Students. After having graduated, he begun work as an official in the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association, and formally became a member of the ALP's Right Faction, where he holds some political clout in regards to preselections. He is known for his controversial socially conservative views, and his attempts to get traditionalists preselected for safe seats to the demise of more talented candidates.
Address: Maroubra, NSW
Electorate: Kingsford Smith
Place of Birth: Tabriz, Iran
Occupation: Union Official
Property Owned: Flat.
Religion: No religious upbringing, but converted to Catholicism at University.
Sexuality: Straight. Married, no children.
Addictions: Classical Music
Medical Conditions: None
 
Overall, this mock Labor Party caucus is going to be way more socially liberal than the real ALP unfortunately.
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« Reply #24 on: July 11, 2013, 08:27:01 AM »

You might still get your chance to drag the ALP back to the 50s!!
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