Here's the latest attempt by John and Meg Howard - seems better, but haven't
had time to think about it yet. Using 'kinship' instead of custodianship or
stewardship seems to be the main change. Kinship?
Tim
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 2:35 AM
Subject: Prime Minister's Media Centre - PROPOSED PREAMBLE
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>PROPOSED PREAMBLE
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>With hope in God, the Commonwealth of Australia is constituted as a
>democracy with a federal system of Government to serve the common good.
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>We the Australian people commit ourselves to this Constitution
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>proud that our national unity has been forged by Australians from many
>ancestries;
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>never forgetting the sacrifices of all who defended our country and our
>liberty in time of war;
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>upholding freedom, tolerance, individual dignity and the rule of law;
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>honouring Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, the nation�s first
people,
>for their deep kinship with their lands and for their ancient and
continuing
>cultures which enrich the life of our country;
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>recognising the nation-building contribution of generations of immigrants;
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>mindful of our responsibility to protect our unique natural environment;
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>supportive of achievement as well as equality of opportunity for all;
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>and valuing independence as dearly as the national spirit which binds us
>together in both adversity and success.
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