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It's not just Italy that needs parliamentary reform : Comments

By Brendan O'Reilly, published 16/12/2016

Like Italy we have two houses of parliament with almost equal powers, that are elected using different formulas, that more often than not result in the Government not having control of the Senate.

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You are wrong Brian.

The Senate was much less diverse during Gillard's prime ministership than is the case now. See http://www.abc.net.au/elections/federal/2010/guide/senate-results.htm. Labor was also largely supported in its legislative programme by the Greens so that there was relatively little Senate obstruction then compared with the Abbott and Turnbull eras.
Posted by Bren, Friday, 16 December 2016 11:45:06 PM
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All parties and individuals should have to choose which house they wish to be elected to, rid the senate of the major parties and make it more representative of the people. There should never be a time when the government of the day controls the senate, or it may as well not be there.
Posted by Billyd, Saturday, 17 December 2016 12:09:30 AM
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Right on Brian, and nice to see the voice of reason dominating debate/ideological diatribes!
Alan B.
Posted by Alan B., Saturday, 17 December 2016 8:56:00 AM
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