Picture of a Democratic Australia

 

this is just an overview
You can read the text of the draft here or PM me through the facebook page and I will happily email you a more readable PDF. The draft DOES need everybody's input, it is just designed to start discussions. 

 

Please join the discussion if you agree Australia needs a new and more democratic constitution. If you don't want to use blogger, you can discuss the idea via facebook.

THE PEOPLE DIRECTLY ELECT

·         President
·         Senate
·         House of Reps
·         Local Government Bodies

THE PEOPLE HAVE STRONGER POWERS TO PETITION [PRESIDENT]

THE PEOPLE HAVE RIGHTS

 

 

 

GOVERNMENT HAS CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS TO THE PEOPLE

BRITISH MONARCH IS TITULAR HEAD OF AUSTRALIA

Office of Governor General Abolished

STATE GOVERNMENTS ABOLISHED

Borders retained for Administrative Purposes
All Australians now have ownership of All Australia
Government Accountability Restored

PRESIDENT

The Public Face of the Nation
Provides Leadership
Some Rights to Veto Legislation

PRIME MINISTER & OTHER MINISTERS

Prepare Budgets
Negotiate Policies with President
Military Powers of Cabinet subject to More Democratic Safeguards

COLLEGE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Elected by Local Government Bodies
Represent Local Government to Parliament

PUBLIC SERVICE

More Control of Contracted Services
National Uniformity of Many Laws/ Consolidation of Services