Petition: http://mylocalgovernment.weebly.com/uploads/2/2/7/5/22752710/petition_my_local_government_v1.3.pdf

My previous post mentioned (and provided a link to) a petition against the proposed removal of elector veto rights on local government amalgamations. This is a hard-copy petition and is in the correct format to be submitted to the Legislative Council. It is important to note that this petition is not restricted to residents of Subiaco - any resident of WA can sign it.

So if you object to the proposed removal of your democratic rights, print this off, write in your details, sign and return to Jeremy Mowe, 241 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, 6008. Get as many of your family, friends and neighbours to sign as well - but even one signature will help.

You must return originals via post or hand delivery if you live nearby or are going to Subiaco for any reason - scanned/electronic/faxed petitions are not acceptable, as the original signature is required.

This petition states:

We the undersigned residents of Western Australia are opposed to changes to the Local Government Act 1995 that reduce electors rights to decide on boundary changes and amalgamations.

Under the Local Government Act 1995 electors have the power to cause a poll and by such poll of the electors affected by an amalgamation of two or more Local Government areas, stop such an amalgamation. These rights should not be reduced or removed. 

Your petitioners therefore respectfully request the Legislative Council to oppose changes to the Local Government Act 1995 that reduce electors rights to decide on boundary changes and amalgamations.