Why the rise of ‘cartel parties’ in Australia threatens our democracy When politicians act like managers rather than representatives, accountability, transparency and scrutiny suffer.

Great article outlining the threat of weaponised partisan #auspol. I hope we learn this lesson before the next election and give #Indpendents and Greens more power. Then they can repeal the electoral reforms entrenching power in the duopoly.
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So proud of you Australia. You even proved it by booting the Temu Trump from his own seat. But we need to keep an eye on Trumpian policies trying to sneak their way in. We need more #Indpendents to shine their lights on the cracks in our #democracy #auspol

This is what is meant by 'keeping the bastards honest.' What would we give for more transparency? Hopefully more Voices for Us at the next election. #indpendents #auspol

If you're a follower of the #indpendents and want your hope to be buoyed a little until counting begins, I recommend the brilliant 'No Safe Seat,' the #Climate200 doco, now available on YouTube. With this amazing energy, how can we fail? #auspol
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If you want a great read on how to do politics differently, read Cathy McGowan's book on the birth of the 'Voices of' movement and how #indpendents can change the world. Totally inspiring and highly recommended. #auspol

That probably should be 'Minor parties and Other' in the OP which includes #indpendents rather than just Greens and the far-right deplorables.

You'd think, but responsible and responsive policy can only be the domain of reps who have no vested interests. And that is the #indpendents We'll see what happens when conscience meets corruption after the next election when more of them give the crossbench real clout.

Are there any other MPs demanding integrity and transparency in parliament? Perhaps, but they'd be #indpendents if they are. If you want a conscience in the House, vote #independent not for either 'divided loyalty party.' #auspol

I'm trying to come up with a term for the amazing bespoke parliament we're about to have after the next election, with a muscular cross-bench of #indpendents truly representing the Australian electorate. 'Inclusive Democracy' will have to do for now. If you have something better, let me know #auspol

Go Zali@ #indpendents #auspol #electoralreforms

@NotShitCandidates | Linktree Some Not-Shit Candidates running in the 2025 election: House of Reps & Senate

Some Independents to watch this year, that may shift the balance of power in parliament. #auspol #indpendents linktr.ee/notshitcandi...