Answers to Our Questions 

"If more men could be encouraged to take up teaching, that may be the catalyst for fathers to take a greater interest in the schooling of their children...

"...evidence is well documented that many fathers are accused either erroneously or maliciously of mistreating their children or failing to contribute to their welfare. Taking away the secrecy surrounding Family Court cases should go towards rectifying this anomaly..."

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Speech to Christchurch Mens Political Forum, June 27th 2005
Muriel Newman, ACT Deputy Leader

"I have long been extremely concerned about government policies which disadvantage men in general and marginalise fathers in particular. Since entering parliament ACT has consistently campaigned to right the balance in our laws..."

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"The Green Party's position is based on providing the best teachers and education for students at all levels..."

"The Greens were critical in securing the passage of the Care of Children Act. This includes as a principle that the child should have ‘continuing relationships with both their parents’..."

"The minority of men who find themselves the victim in an abusive relationship are often very isolated and unsupported..."

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United Future strongly endorses the involvement of a male role model in a child’s life...

...United Future believes that there is still a great deal of work needed to be done to better serve the needs of both fathers, and mothers, in cases where paternity needs clarification...

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