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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

QLD Local Governent elections next big challenge for Labor

The Queensland Local Government elections, which were put off until after the State Election, will be the next test for Labor. Having just come to terms with the impact and risk to democracy Labor could reasonably hope that it might do better in Local Government. The main contest will be the City of Brisbane following the departure Campbell Newman from town hall to the State house, punters will be eiher be lining up to hedge their bets or take another swipe on April 28

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