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The Rail Now Campaign Inc is an incorporated association under the Associations Incorporation Act 1984 (NSW). We commenced operations on 12th February 2003 as an unincorporated association, then incorporated on 15th April 2004 under incorporation no. INC9881550.

The Constitution of the Rail Now Campaign Inc. contains the following Statement of Objects:

"Rule 3. Statement of Commitment

(1) Members of the Rail Now Campaign Incorporated share a common concern about the state of transport in Australia and are committed to promoting the ideas set out in this Rule.

(2) The Ideal: Transport systems should be both ecologically and economically sustainable.

(3) The Problem: Land-based transport in Australia is not ecologically or economically sustainable at present because:

(a) Private cars dominate the market for passenger travel;

(b) Trucks dominate the market for freight;

(c) The supply of alternative means of transport is inadequate; and

(d) Decisions on land use are made without proper regard to their transport implications.

(4) The Solution: The principal (but not exclusive) measure required to make land-based transport sustainable is the provision of new railways.

Rule 4. Aims

The Rail Now Campaign Incorporated aims to:

(a) Research and develop policies which promote ecologically and economically sustainable transport;

(b) Educate the public on such matters; and

(c) Conduct political campaigns to have its policies adopted.

The Rail Now Campaign Incorporated will focus primarily on policies for Western Sydney.

Rule 5. Principles of Action

(1) Members of the Rail Now Campaign Incorporated must endeavour to:

(a) Focus outwards on the community, not inwards on the membership;

(b) Base itself on campaigns and public activities, not on meetings.

(2) Members of the Rail Now Campaign Incorporated must:

(a) Pursue its aims through democratic political action;

(b) Focus on issues, not personalities;

(c) Base their approach on proper research of relevant issues, and

(d) Not lie or mislead the public or each other."

 Membership of the Rail Now Campaign is NOT open to members of the major political parties. The major parties have caused the problem. They're not part of the solution.  The Rail Now Campaign is assisted by registered supporters and technical consultants who sympathise with its aims but who are not members.