Liberty Conference 2012

I believe there is a need for a classical liberal party in Parliament, committed to upholding both economic and social rights of individuals. I also believe such a party can appeal to a reasonable proportion of voters.

ACT to some degree has been that party. However it was always a mixture of conservatism and liberalism (as National is), and I have my doubts if their brand can recover from the accumulated damage over the years.

The Libertarianz have a conference in Auckland on Saturday 6 October called:

Liberty Conference 2012 – Towards a True Liberal Bloc in Parliament

The conference is:

The 2012 conference will be different from those of the past. It’s not just for Libertarianz members — it’s a symposium for all people who believe we need a new political party in Parliament presenting small-government answers to the issues of today; a party which consistently advocates liberal solutions to problems such as our current economic malaise as well as taking a small-government approach to what individuals do in their private lives.

 

We will be confronting the urgent need for a new liberal party at both the national and local body level. Ever since local government was granted Power of General Incompetence in 2002, we have seen an explosion in its spending and power. In Auckland the C&R City Vision duopoly has run amok, overseeing year after year of enormous increases in rates and spending. There is room in local councils across the country for a party that really protects ratepayers’ wallets, property and liberties.

 

This year’s conference is shaping up to be historic. We have fantastic speakers lining up to have their say on the design of a new, united, truly liberal force in New Zealand politics.

 

Whether you be libertarian, liberal, a cannabis law reform advocate or disillusioned with the formerly semi-liberal ACT, you should help write New Zealand political history by attending this year!