Early elections?
The Sydney Morning Herald is running a petition to have the constitution changed, to abolish fixed terms for Governments.
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I thought it would be interesting to see peoples' view on the subject here.
I'm against fixed terms for a few reasons. The present situation in NSW presents a good argument against fixed terms, as it slides further down into the abyss, with no end in sight until the next election which I believe is 15 months away.
Surely, we the voters have the right to 'sack' our employees if they have been given as many opportunities as the present govt (NSW) has.
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PlanB, Being a bit of a political animal, I understand that "Mr Speaker" is the way the Speaker of the House is addressed, but not in EVERY phrase of a sentence. I used to live in Canberra and attended Parliament many times as a younger person. It was usually only used at the beginning of an address, as a courtesy, as the House is addressed through the Speaker. The practice of sticking it in several times in a sentence is totally unnecessary and was an affectation adopted by one of the Labor Prime Ministers, to give him time to think and it has stuck. It is far less employed by other members, thank goodness. You will note it is employed a lot when a Labor polly is having a go at the Libs in particular, and is often said in a sneering tone, which to my way of thinking is disrespectful to the office of Speaker. Watch it on ABC TV. You'll see what I mean. They won't sit till next February, so you'll have to wait till then, or maybe check out past speeches at www.aph.gov.au. As for Malcolm Turnbull, yes he is stubborn, but I don't accept the arrogant label.
It's no use voting for another party at an election. You need to put your views in writing or in person, to the member and all candidates for your electorate. You voting for someone else tells them nothing, because they don't know who votes for whom.