I wish to correct an far too often used expression: "Far right wing" party.
Katter stands for ordinary australians.
Far right implies almost nazi totalitarian state.
Katter is for us ordinary aussies.
However the trade union mafia types in government are the "far Left socialists!

That first post is a classic. It looks like it is not politically correct to label anyone Far Right but open slather on Centrists or the Centre/Left (even sometimes the Centre/Right) as kaliG then ignores his own advice and puts the boot in.

Centrists have become the new Left in this country being continually labelled as Commos or socialists. There is a big difference between a social democracy within a mixed economy and a Socialist State.

Perhaps kaliG could take some of his/her own advice.

As for the Katter Party I would not label it as Far Right necessarily, Katter does advocate some government intervention on some fronts and opposes unfettered free trade particularly for agriculture and manufacturing. There is certainly a strong libertarian element which can be a good or a bad thing depending on how far it goes in opening up gaps for exploitation and in loosening gun ownership legislation. That last point will lose them votes even on the Right I reckon. Howard's gun reform was greeted warmly overall with little opposition.

The claims that The Queensland Party has merged with Katter's Australian Party are false. There was no vote, and therefore no merger. About half of The Queensland Party candidates have decided to stick with the Party and it's principles. Aidan McLindon is looking like the Sonny Bill Williams of politics: he can't seem to choose a team (LNP-IND-TQP-KAP) and now may even change sport. It is likely he will be warming the benches while the real players get the job done.

The Queensland Party is on a membership drive to ensure it meets the obligations of the ECQ, since the defection of it's Parliamentary Leader to the unregistered Katter Party. Go here to find out how you can help TQP stay registered. www.queenslandparty.org.au

We have all seen the spectacle of elected representatives who turn their back on their constituents. The Queensland Party is the only Party whose constitution bids them to represent their electorate first. The Queensland Party has the right platform, the right policies and the right principles to remain a credible alternative to Labor and Greens voters who will not be likely to support a hard turn to the right under a personality driven party like Katter's. The Queensland Party is also attractive to LNP voters who may be disillusioned with the LNP for catching the NSW disease and installing a leader with a glass jaw and a tin ear.

I am a political refugee from a communist country. (some time ago)
However I am better qualified to see just how covertly the present government is pushing this country to the far Left.
Just look how many trade union "heavies" are in Parliament.
Trade unions were set up to control the government and to control private business. Just look how many business are sent overseas as they are no longer profitable due to wage demands.
The poor schmuck aussie is still believe that the trade unions of the pre war era are still thinking of them.

Hi Zach,
Firstly I need to correct some misinformation.
There has been no merger. As Deputy Chair of The Qld Party I can assure you of that.

And McLindon or Katter asserting that there has been one, does not make it so.
A merger implies a willing combination of two entities. This did not happen. In fact prior to the defection of McLindon, there was no properly constituted meeting of even the Executive to ratify such a decision, let alone the Special Convention which would have included all candidates, as required by TQP's Constitution.

Secondly, Katter did NOT inherit all the candidates.

Some, like me, have never been interested in being in his party. At last count that is 5 of us. A few others were rejected when it became obvious that their stance was more moderate than Katter wanted, despite initial assurances from McLindon and the Party's former Secretary Bernie Gaynor. Two others have been pushed aside for Katter’s favourite.
Others thought they had no option, went along with it, and think it will look 'weak' and confusing if they change back to TQP after stating they were going with KAP. Others still will have issues I believe, as they have been preselected for KAP without Katter being aware of their pro-choice and pro-gay marriage stance.
However, one thing you are right about; the defection of McLindon, but more particularly the expulsion/resignation of former Secretary, Gaynor, will leave the Qld Party much more able to represent people who are:
• Disenchanted with Bligh (can there be anyone left who thinks they’ve done a great job?)
• Concerned about environmental issues such as Coal Seam Gas
• Keen to have a thriving economy, but not at ALL costs.
• Deeply concerned for the level of bureaucracy in our lives, particularly where it involves waste of taxes, barriers to business, and impediments to a rational enjoyment of our Australian way of life.
• MOST IMPORTANTLY, seeking a strong true voice of the people in each electorate, not beholden to an autocratic party leader.

The Qld Party pledges all this and more

@pelican, Friday, 16 September 2011 8:52:55 AM

Your Statement..." in loosening gun ownership legislation. That last point will lose them votes even on the Right I reckon. Howard's gun reform was greeted warmly overall with little opposition"... clearly shows that you did not live in a Rural area when the "reform" occurred.

The Gun Laws were warmly greeted in those Areas now inhabited by the Lattee Sippers. They were detested outside the Major Cities Areas.

Katter will gain votes from this Policy. He won't lose any because The Warm and Fuzzies are not going to support him , whatever he does.