[CP] And that's a wrap

Day 3,029, 05:20 • Published in Australia Australia • by Aus Prime Minister Office



Good evening eAussies and assorted stickybeaks.



This will be my last article for the term. Although the results aren't official yet, it is quite clear that Rusty D will take over as Country President sometime tomorrow. Congratulations are due to Rusty - a majority vote is hard to argue against.



As such, I'll consider this bonus day between the end of the election and the formal conclusion of it as a caretaker period. I don't intend proposing any laws (even the much anticipated new citizen message), or doing anything much beyond continuing our Training War with South Africa.



At the end of a term, it is worth reflecting on what has happened during the month. This way we can learn what has worked well and what could be better.







We started with the New Millenium Project. The referendum that we had to have after a very rocky January. In the end, a majority chose democracy over the other forms of governance proposed. Thank you to those that participated, and particularly Ranger Bob and Guagature, who cared enough to champion some of the ideas put forward.



I must say, I am pleased with how people conducted themselves during the debate period. Well done to those that took part!



The fruits of this project are beginning to bear fruit. A 3-horse election race for Country President, with three serious candidates is something unheard of in many places, certainly in small countries. Our media module is beginning to show signs of self breathing after a long period on life support. Please, keep up the interest and activity!







That democracy referendum led to the establishment of the Citizenship Screening Committee. What was supposed to be an interim measure appears to be growing into a permanent feature of government architecture.



While satisfying that the design is suitable for so many, I caution against inertia on this aspect. This solution was not intended to be a permanent feature. Surely we can do better!







As promised in my campaign articles for the term ending, we have had a training war throughout the month, inlcuding for Day 3000. This article would not be complete without a huge thank you to our partners in this - South Africa. The fact they are willing to host us on their territory is an enormous measure of trust. I hope we have proved ourselves trustworthy!



An MU buyback has also taken place, as promised. Three Military Units have been taken out of commission. This has been at some personal expense to the negotiator on the government's behalf. It is an enduring regret of my term that I have not been able to make restitution to the negotiator.







The Boss Bucks program, offering Treasury gold loans for productive purposes made it's first offers just a few weeks ago. Nearly 150 gold has been lent to players to improve the economic capcity of the nation. As the repayment terms for this program are 10 months, I trust the incoming administration will follow up and continue the scheme and it becomes an enduring feature of eAustralia.



The Joey Development Scheme, offering free gold for new players, was also resurrected from the archives of history.







In conclusion, I think the government I led has accomplished everything we set out to do. And then a little more, just for good measure.



This sort of thing does not happen in a vacuum, or by accident. Please, join me in thanking my ministers for the past month:


The Minister of Finance, gudzwabofer, assisted and advised by J Seemore running the Monetary Market trading scheme.


The Minister of Foreign Affairs, both Rusty D for the start of my term and Skraus Khan for the majority of it.


The Minister of Defence, WachaGonnaDu.


And of course, the lazy 2-clicking has-beens that have enjoyed drinking the top shelf liquor in cabinet all month. Ranger Bob, Lord TJ, Henry the 8th, and Guagature. Thanks for your advice, unwelcome though it may have seemed at the time. Your level headed appraisal of situations is what we need more of in this country.






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