Ditto agree. Cabinet govt has all but disappeared in Oz with executive powerinjust a few - Rudd had four. And we call it a representative democracy and we invaded two countries to get them to take it. If it were not so tragic it would be a joke. But as someonesays her, we only get what we deserve so get involved and live outyour values.

In the USA they have “town-hall meetings”, where the citizens have opportunity to express their individual view and politicians listen.

In fact in Dallas Texas, the Dallas City Council have to face strident views from citizens and the whole proceedings are broadcast too.

I had presumed that was the intention of community cabinets, not just a vehicle for the dissemination of government propaganda.

Obviously I was wrong.

Rudd, Julia and their Union Bosses know everything and do not need to heed the view of the electorate.

Stern,

Interesting comments.

I think community cabinets would be more effective if televised. I am sure that this would minimise a govt's desire to dominate them if exposed on tv.