As I write this editorial we are within a few days of electing Australia's next government. We're miles from anywhere, don't have a mortgage or owe any money, and as far as we know are quite healthy, so it's difficult to relate to most of the issues.

There is however one burning issue that's not being addressed by the politicians, and it just may be time for me to stand up and be counted.

The issue in question is one of the most fundamental human rights, the right to live one's life without being unduly hassled by petty beaurocracy.

Of course this right comes with a responsibility, and that is, in return for not being hassled, you refrain from hassling.

In short, do what you like as long as it doesn't adversely affect others.

To this end I propose the creation of a new political party, the NNCP. No it's nothing to do with the National Country Party, it's the No No Camping Party.

The NNCP will lobby for the rights of self-contained travellers to be able to camp just about anywhere, as long as they create no mess, and have no adverse affect on anyone else.

Written and authorised by Rob Gray, spokesman for, and
indeed only member of, the No No Camping Party.

Till next time then, and remember,

don't dream it, be it!