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What I do think however is that a platform of the Democrats' objectives and core beliefs could be very appealing to the emerging "generation y" demographic, who supposedly have few ideological leanings (ie the distinction between "left" and "right" is rather meaningless) and a heightened sense of personal responsibility over the way their actions affect other people and the environment. I think that if you can identify and support emerging young leaders, or perhaps link with wavering major party members (which might suggest a name change - the Malcolm Turnbull party?!), at the same time without letting egos get out of control, then you might just make some headway in the future.

Australian politics is deeply, disillusioningly dysfunctional at the moment, and we are crying out for sensible, credible voice. Find a suitable platform, and that voice could be the Democrats