I support a mixed member proportional [MMP] format with open
party lists for the second (party) vote.
I believe there should not be a threshold number of votes for a
party (or candidate) to win a seat because I don't think ANY vote
should be wasted.
Strong local and regional representation is essential, as is a
system which promotes long term planning and stability. Government
should behave as stewards of our public resources, not as brokers,
for the benefit of the people and our descendants.
Voters should have the opportunity to list their votes by
preference and the legislature should have the voices
of small minorities heard in its theatre. Without these changes
already rampant mistrust and disillusionment will render our
current system worse than useless, our population angry and
unstable. I also think there should be some measures of
accountability to governments and elected individuals who
misrepresent themselves during elections and undertake unmandated
projects such as selling or dismantling crown assets.
Kudos to all of you at the Assembly. I wish you well at your all
important task.
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