Referendum on fluoridation now underway

An independent direct-democracy advocacy group, V.O.I.C.E. has launched a referendum on

fluoridation, to give residents of the Geelong region, along with those in Warrnambool, Ballarat

and elsewhere in Western Victoria , a say on whether or not they want their water fluoridated

(see below for locations and times of polling).

V.O.I.C.E. has declared that the conduct of the referendum is of such standard of reliability

and integrity in how it is framed and conducted, that it has the status to be upheld in the highest

court, when sufficiently large numbers of water consumers vote. Quoting directly from the

V.O.I.C.E. flyer announcing the referendum:

“Your future your choice

Vote YES or NO or ABSTAIN

“Is it binding?

YES. The result of this referendum is BINDING ON YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE STATE GOVERNMENT.

Any entity that says it is not is misleading you. This is a referendum; this is NOT A PETITION and is

definitely NOT A PLEBISCITE. A plebiscite is not legally binding and has no force. In this referendum

the majority will of the voters shall be discovered. V.O.I.C.E. of Australia challenges any politician or

lawyer who claims this referendum, upon its discovery of the majority will, is not binding to a live public

debate on national television or radio. When sufficient votes are cast, this referendum shall, pursuant to

the rule of law and/or to common law, determine whether fluoridation shall lawfully continue or not. "

(END QUOTE)

Locations of referendum in Geelong region *

WHERE	WHEN	TIMES
Geelong West, Pakington St, at pedestrian crossing opposite Post Office	Will spontaneously appear on certain days	10 am - 3 pm
Belmont - High Street, close to public library	Will spontaneously appear on certain days	10 am - 3 pm
Portarlington Community Market	last Sunday of each month	9 am - 2 pm

* These details are current for October 2008. Subject to change as the referendum moves

around the region. For up-to-date schedule contact Anna Michalik 5278 8548

Warrnambool

Various locations on a regular basis, see www.victorianfluorideactiongroup.org ]