The Senate has never ever functioned as a House of Review, it has been nothing more than a place where negative political games are carried out by people who have been elected by their parties not by the people. In addition, it has never functioned as a States House and is therefore in breach of the Constitution under which it was established.It is a disgrace. Everald

EVERALD,
Please note all Candidates are appointed by the Party including your local representative. What do you mean, not elected by the people. Dont forget to fill in the huge Senate Ballot paper next time to choose your elected Senator.

Everald
Before you get rid of the senate I wish you would get rid of political donations (bribes) and then we may have a more representative government. In the USA they admit that the candidates that spends the most money on their elections usually wins, is this democracy?
You may also consider introducing secret ballots in the parliament so that members may vote against their own party when they feel the need.