Autonomous Regions Coalition update

ARC is now an incorporated association with an elected committee and members.

The inaugural general meeting saw a good turn up with some spirited sharing and a clear consensus on our prime objective, with ideas further refined at our second meeting in June.

Our agreed aim is - To create self-reliant and self-governing regions across Australia through real grassroots democracy. Real democracy was further defined as 'self government without superiors and subordinates that promotes cooperation without coercion and a balance between individual and collective interests'.

We have agreed to meet regularly, on the third Thursday of the month, at 7pm. In July we'll meet on the 20th at the Pioneer Hall in Mullumbimby. We'll be further addressing our foundational matters and co-developing an information brochure. In August our focus will shift to organising a program of events around the region, including presentations and campaigns.

Ricardo Johansson introduced ARC members to the 1062.org website he has developed which allows for on-line debate and decision making in developing ideas and policy. We hope soon to have our own ARC website up and running as well.

If you'd like to know more of what ARC's about, be included on the emailing list or become a fully operational paid up member of ARC please ring 66882220 or email arc@nrg.com.au

Garth Kindred

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