However, Australian’s are clearly hungry for a new political perspective that goes beyond the soap opera theatrics that we witness daily coming out of the two party politicking in Canberra. At stake is not who governs, but rather our national sense of democracy. Whoever wins the next federal election should be talking about restoring Australia’s confidence in its democratic and civil society order. What say you?

Rainier,
I say let's start with the introduction of National Service. Get a sense of purpose back into our society. Get started on weaning people off the gimme, gimme mentality.
Let's get accountability back on the streets. For all.

Dear Rainier,

As long as we continue to maintain our current political
system - I very much doubt if there will or can be any
major changes. Perhaps we should again examine -
the Republic question - before
we can seriously look to the future and making appropriate
changes to the current system . Maybe, just maybe - we've
matured enough by now as a Nation - and are ready for change
because what we currently have appears to be antiquated to
many people and doesn't really work in the interests of the
majority.

cont'd ...

As for Thomson and Slipper, Mr Abbott is determined
to become Prime Minister and he will pick at anything
to destroy the current government. It would be commendable
to hear some positive policies to judge the merit of the man,
who so far doesn't seem to have any credit. If it wasn't
for Thomson and Slipper - Mr Abbott would find other weapons
with which to bludgeon not only the government but the
character of the PM.

Lexi Foxy

how can we consider being mature enough for a republic when most of our politicians are immature? Have you any idea of the complete shambles they would lead us into - even worse than your labour icons have done so far.

As for Abbott having no credit, you can't defend Slipper or Thomson and don't even think of blaming their stupidity on Abbott. The PM's character is already rock-bottom so what further harm could Abbott do to her?

You are right about the system not working for the majority. The majority does not want 'gay marriage', countless boat-loads of detritus and hidden terrorists, carbon tax (another stealth tactic by Juliar). The list goes on.

It's time you saw both sides for what they are and abandon your blind faith in the Gillard government, blind faith just like you expressed for the Rudd government.

Your having a go at Abbott is typical of Gillard and her followers. Every time she stuffs up, she blames Abbott. Makes you wonder if she really believes she is in control, especially when the shadow PM, Bob the Brown one, has fled the scene.

Lexi,

Abbott hasn't done anything. Juliar is destroying the party all by herself.

This is a Xmas present for the coalition, Labor has shot themselves in the foot so many times that they haven't a leg to stand on. Even the back benchers are starting to think that KRudd is the least of two weevils.