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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Pie in the Sky: Political discussion Richardson and Hewson

Here is a debate that nearly passed us by, but well worth watching, Both Grahram Richardson and John Hewson put forward a balanced commence sense review of politics in Australia today. (Thanks to VEXNEWS for alerting us to this forum)

Source SKYNEWS AGENDA click to view

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Poll: Essential Labor 51% to Liberal/National Party 49% (TPP) - Greens 10%

Essential Research latest national polling shows Labor: 51, Liberal 49 (TPP) with minor fluctuations in primary support. A noticeable consolidation to the main parties with others and independents dropping off 2 percentage points.

Party	6 months ago	4 weeks ago	2 weeks ago	Last week	This week
Labor	38	40	41	39	39
Liberal	41	42	41	42	42
Nationals	2	2	3	4	3
Coalition	43	44	44	46	45
Greens	10	9	8	8	10
Others	9	7	7	7	7

Federal Govenment Joint Standing Commitee on Electoral Matters

Federal Parliament's Electoral Matters Committee has commenced an inquiry into the conduct of the 2010 federal election.

“Australia’s electoral system ranks among the world’s best. However, there is always room for improvement. The 2010 federal election has made apparent a number of issues that need examination, including existing provisions that need further scrutiny because of their capacity to disenfranchise legitimate voters,” said Committee Chair Daryl Melham.

“The practice of reviewing each federal election started in 1983 and provides Australians with an important opportunity to express their views and involve themselves in the scrutiny and improvement of our electoral system,” said Mr Melham.

Members of the public and interested groups are invited to make submissions in writing to the Committee until Wednesday, 16 February 2011