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"Why the two similar parties (Shooting Party, and the Fishers Party) don't seem to want to directly preference each other at least I don't know"The South Australian Fishing & Lifestyle Party made the offer but it was declined for strategic reasons.By all means vote below the line and preference S & F or SAFLP 1 & 2 whichever you prefer.

Thanks Ranger,Unfortunately when I do political posters etc I have to put "written and authorised by" with my name and address. It is a big risk but you gotta do what you gotta do when you believe in something.Regards, Rocket

Hopefully the preceding post will give you a fair idea of who I am.

Bio for Neil Armstrong, Born Ashford Hospital Adelaide South Australia 1951Grew up in Clovelly Park, a southern suburb of AdelaideMoved to Papua New Guinea at 14 for just over one year. (Dad had a temporary transfer) Returned from PNG at 15, completed secondary education at Marion High School.Work historyStarted work at “Marion Hardware” store at 17Managed seven days a week hardware store “O’halloran Hill Paint & Hardware” at 19Sales rep/merchandiser for various companies for several yearsA two-year stint with the Australian Bureau of StatisticsVarious foodservice sales positions for Unilever Pty Ltd (from sales rep to account manager), for 13 years.Various other sales positions from sales rep to merchandiser for 11 years and currently part time sales representative selling South Australian olive oil to cafes, hotels, etc.Community involvementPlayed football (Aussie rules) from 8 till 24years old. Edwardstown f/c & Mitchell Park f/c.Also played competitive volleyball 5 yearsCoached primary school football 4 yearsInvolved in surf lifesaving with Port Noarlunga Surf Lifesaving Club, for 9 years. (Coaching, junior chairman, committee person junior and senior, house manager/licensee; won clubman of the year and best patrol awards.)InterestsShooting/hunting, till the gov’t made it almost impossible.Fishing, jetty, beach, boat and rock from age 7. I have fished most areas of the state and own a near new Stacer Northern Fisher 16-foot centre console aluminium boat. Obtaining a fair go for fishersGardening and the Outdoors Marital statusMarried 41 years, two sons, 41 & 37, two grandsons 11 & 18 months and one newborn granddaughter.OtherStood for Upper House (Legislative Council) in last two state elections 2005 & 2009. On behalf of Rec Fishers.Stood for Senate in Federal Election as lead candidate in SA for The Australian Fishing and Lifestyle Party 2007

At this stage the SAFLP will be nominating 2 candidates for the Legislative Council (Upper House) at the next (March 2014) State Election.I can assure you the candidates will be thick skinned fishos, passionate about our policy goal.Our overriding policy goal is below.The South Australian Fishing & Lifestyle Party are totally opposed to the introduction of the “new” marine parks and their associated sanctuary zones, and will do everything in our power to have this legislation repealed. Failing this, we will do everything in our power to have the sanctuary zones that restrict entry, reduced in number and size.For more up to date information look us up on Facebook.With the limited volunteers & resources we have it is easier to convey our message there. Our website is a point of first contact and it is costly to constantly update it.We don't mind if you vote for the Shooters Party or the SAFLP (we will probably preference them anyway) so long as you at least send a message to the of the large parties.

With regard to policy etc. The SAFLP is basically a single platform party although we would advocate for all lifestyle groups including Shooting, 4WD groups etc.We don't need to bother people with a massive portfolio of policies as we don't anticipate Governing in our own right. We would be there to lobby the Govt. of the day and influence their policies with regard to the interests of our voters.

I am amazed at the pathetic, suspicious attitude of some people on this site. A few points you might want to consider.I was the candidate for the SAFLP at the last election. You reckon I did it for power, glory and self interest. Bullshit, I knew there was very little chance of getting in but gave it a go anyway. If anyone here wants to run for parliament for the SAFLP at the next election, join the Party and put your name forward. We are a properly constituted Party.I also stood for the previous State election for rec fishers and for the Senate in the 2007 Federal Election for the Australian Fishing & Lifestyle Party.This was long before many of you even knew about Marine Parks/Sanctuary Zones.The Shooters party were given my preferences at the previous 2 State elections and probably will get them again at the next state election. It is a pity they have never reciprocated because if we preferenced each other then one of us might get in and be able to advocate for the other.Also,I don't have an ego to polish or need a career (I'm 62) I do it to send a signal to both major Parties and the lifestyle destroying Greens that Fishers have had enough of this Marine Parks "FRAUD".Fishers must realise that Politicians will never take any notice of you unless you threaten their existence. ie You have to play their game. VOTES.As far as the Shooters Party goes, they really do not completely represent Fishers and many fishers really don't want a close association with hunting/shooting. But having two Parties that can advocate for one another is a great idea.With regard to our mission statement and policies, check out the website www.saflp.com it's all there and like us on Facebook and we might be able to spread the word actually achieve something.Let's cut the negativity and all pull together in the same direction.

We had to have a mailing address for the Party. The owner, a Party member, volunteered his business address. Also it is a place (open 8:30 til 6:00 Mon to Fri)where people can pick up membership forms etc.

We are a group of Fishers both rec and pro trying to do something about the government perpetuated "con" called Marine Parks/Sanctuary Zones.The site tells you what we're about.It all depends on whether you think Marine Parks are a good thing. We don't.

The currently registered political party, "The South Australian Fishing & Lifestyle Party", are looking for new members. $22.00 for membership and a chance to support those who are and have been fighting for your rights to the great outdoors, particularly in relation to Marine Parks/ Sanctuary Zones. Check us out on Facebook or visit our website www.saflp.com

copy of a South Australian Fishing & Lifestyle Party media releaseMedia Release 3rd April 2011LABOR GOVERNMENT HOPES FISHERS WILL TAKE THE BAIT Two days before a major public meeting on marine parks, the Government, in order to thwart public anger and resentment has pre-empted a “fish park backflip”(sunday mail 03/04/2011).“What disingenuous political opportunism”, said Neil Armstrong, Chairman of the South Australian Fishing & Lifestyle Party.He went on to say, “even half the proposed 140 sanctuary zones, based on the flawed marine parks 2007 legislation using the precautionary principle is 70 too many. Half a rotten apple is just as bad as a whole rotten apple". "The SA Government must think the fishing public fools, to believe that they'll fall for this green, ambit log of sanctuary zone claims."he added. Mr Armstrong continued, “Most fishers are prepared to accept more evidence based Aquatic Reserves, similar to those we now have, if they were based on our existing legislation and that these reserves would comply with the World Convention on Biodiversity principles in respect of NRSMPA’s.”He also went on to say, “Making the Western Blue Groper, Harlequin fish and Blue Devil, protected species is fine with most fishers and can be done now. You don’t need to use the 2007 marine parks legislation as an excuse to do this.”He further stated, “If the SA Labor Party continues down the path of alienating its core voters, it will find itself relegated to political obscurity at the next election.”Neil Armstrong, chairman, South Australian Fishing & Lifestyle Party For immediate release