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The '''Australian Motorist Party''' (A.M.P.) is an [[List of political parties in Australia|Australian political party]] dedicated to representing motorist and road users, as well pedestrians, throughout [[Australia]]. It was founded by groups of concerned motorists.<ref name="AMP" /><ref name="ABC News1" />
The '''Australian Motorist Party''' (A.M.P.) was an [[List of political parties in Australia|Australian political party]] dedicated to representing motorist and road users, as well pedestrians, throughout [[Australia]]. It was founded by groups of concerned motorists.<ref name="AMP" /><ref name="ABC News1" />


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Revision as of 02:00, 29 June 2019

Not to be confused with Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party.
Australian Motorist Party
PresidentGeoff Develin
ChairmanGeoff Develin[1]
SpokespersonDavid Cumbers[2]
Founded13 June 2008 (2008-06-13)[2]
HeadquartersFyshwick, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia[2]
Website
amp.org.au

The Australian Motorist Party (A.M.P.) was an Australian political party dedicated to representing motorist and road users, as well pedestrians, throughout Australia. It was founded by groups of concerned motorists.[3][4]

Policies

  • Safety of drivers and pedestrians
  • Issues involving young drivers such as education and training.
  • Public transport
  • Cost of driving
  • Fuel taxes and alternative fuel sources

History

The A.M.P. was formed in May 2007[5] and became an official registered party in 2008.[2] They ran in each of the three electorate at the 2008 ACT elections and used a bus equipped with a public address system to promote their new political party.[6] None of the candidates won the seats they were running for on election night, but Walford made a speech to A.M.P. president, Geoff Develin, to stay positive. In the 2012 ACT Elections the party ran candidates in each of the three electorates, most notably in Ginninderra, where Summernats organiser Chic Henry contested the seat and secured 6.6% of the vote. The party once again, however failed to have any candidates elected.[7]

References

  1. ^ Staff (May 5, 2008). "Liberals Opt for Planning Boss". Journal of Turkish Weekly. International Strategic Research Organization. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d Staff (2012). "Political parties - Register of political parties - Elections ACT". ACT Electoral Commission. ACT Government. Archived from the original on June 24, 2012. Retrieved May 27, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Australian Motorist Party". AMP. Australian Motorist Party. 2010. Archived from the original on August 11, 2011. Retrieved November 19, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Staff (September 10, 2008). "Motorist party no 'single issue group'". ABC News. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
  5. ^ cranky (May 26, 2007). "New Party to contest ACT Election". the-riotact.com. Riot Act. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
  6. ^ Staff (September 28, 2008). "Motorist Party driving the bus to territory election". The Canberra Times. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia: Fairfax Media. OCLC 220340116. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved May 27, 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)(subscription required)
  7. ^ Staff (October 21, 2008). "Party hails energy and optimism of man in the driving seat". The Canberra Times. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia: Fairfax Media. OCLC 220340116. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved May 27, 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)(subscription required)
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