Until parties empower their members and can convince them they can achieve something positive for society, voters won’t be interested.
Political reform
Faulkner’s pessimism is justified
John Faulkner’s criticism of Labor is a plea from a party elder pessimistic about the chances of his party reforming itself.
Question Time has always been a farce
The days of Question Time actually being about accountability are long gone. If the Coalition is serious about improving things — and that’s a big if — Mr Keane has some suggestions.
Anna Bligh: just say no to political donations
In a Press Club address, the Queensland leader has called for a total — or partial — ban on political donations, saying it will help revitalise political parties at a grassroots level.
