The prime minister is expected to meet Xi Jinping in the wings of the international gathering. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHolmes à Court says electoral reform law being ‘rammed through’Simon Holmes à Court was asked what the electoral reform would mean for future and existing Teal candidates running with the assistance of Climate 200. He told ABC RN that the changes would “make it harder for community campaigns to win”.It’s too early to say how deeply this will affect the model. Between the explanatory memorandum and the legislative mission, there are 410 pages. So people are just starting to get into this, and it’s complex stuff. The definition of a political gift spans four pages, and two of those pages are exceptions. This is a very complex set of changes, the biggest changes to electoral laws since 1984 and it’s being rammed through.We’re very concerned. We don’t understand the rush these, these reforms don’t come in until 2026 so there is time for those processes. But clearly the major parties aren’t welcoming scrutiny for this bill. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-11-17 20:19:00
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Australia politics live: Albanese lands in Rio for G20; Greens push Labor to bring forward student debt relief
