Bruce Carnwell ----- ------------- ----- --
Qld Democrats Candidate for Petrie
Email: Bruce.Carnwell@qld.democrats.org.au
Phone: (m) 0410 647 690

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Bruce Carwell grew up on the southern Gold Coast and now lives in Brisbane. He has worked in Brisbane in the computer industry since 1984 and currently specialises in designing accounting solutions for the defence industry as well as managing a small business partnership. He has been the Australian Democrats National Treasurer since June 2004 and ran in the seat of Griffith in the last Federal Election.

Bruce's interests include walking, reading, economic analysis and aquascaping. Bruce's community involvement includes being a member of the Coomera River Catchment Group, former treasurer of the Australian Bazadais Cattle Society, Australia at the Crossroads, the Gay & Lesbian Business Network and the Fujitsu Social Club.

Bruce has a deep interest in the running of the economy. He strongly believes that Australian corporate citizens should actively follow ethical practices, including financial accountability, fair labour rates and conditions, minimal or positive impact on the environment and contributing to the social capital of the community.

Bruce is concerned about the state of Australia's transport, communications and environmental infrastructure. He strongly supports the Democrats' objectives in this regard - that government can't expect private enterprise alone to build infrastructure that serves the national interest and that this infrastructure must be held in government hands.

Bruce believes it is fiscally responsible for all levels of government to incur long-term debt in developing infrastructure that will have economic and social benefits for many years into the future. "It's common sense that Governments should finance projects at the lowest interest cost and this will be supported by business if the project is seen to be a productive asset."

"Australia needs the Democrats to keep alive the belief that we are an open, tolerant society where all people can achieve their aspirations without discrimination against sex, race, economic position or lifestyle."