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Upper house, not four year terms, would have saved Newman government : Comments

By Seath Holswich, published 11/2/2016

I encourage Queensland voters on March 19 to vote no to four year terms, whilst Queensland remains without an Upper House.

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An upper house would help, but a much more effective assurance of democracy, and insurance against rogue governance of one sort or another, would be proportional representation.

With proportional representation, Labor would have been in a much better prepared position to govern now.

Dreams!

chek
Posted by Chek, Thursday, 11 February 2016 9:22:03 AM
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There may be an argument for fixed terms, to prevent simple opportunism by governments. However, I know of no argument that four year terms will make our system more democratic. It is simply a way of preventing elected parties from being accountable. In the absence of an upper house, this is especially important. All thinking Queenslanders should reject this proposal.
Posted by Godo, Thursday, 11 February 2016 10:55:57 AM
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