are out of line. They face an existential threat from the +The Australian Greens
and they are scared stupid of these reforms as a result. At least that is the only explanation I can come up with.
The idea that these reforms will entrench a conservative senate sound ridiculous to me. I'd be interested if anyone has links to any credible, impartial statistics.
Although legislation isn't out yet if the reports of removing the group voting ticket and allowing optional preferential are correct then I'm strongly encouraged. They are Bad Things and removing them is a Good Thing. The support of the Greens also gives me faith. Xenophon's draft allowing for six boxes or twelve below the line sounds about right.
I'll write a longer Explainer soon. #auspol #voting #reform