I have a dream

I have a plan for a new political system in Australia.

First we start taking state elections more seriously by giving them back a little of what they have lost in influence. We know they are rubbish but if the commonwealth keeps extracting portfolios from them, then who do we think would be interested in the job?

Second, in each state the parliament of the day needs to elect a governor by two thirds majority, renewed after each election.

Third, the governers form a board to oversee the federal bureaucracy and there are no federal politicians. This board also holds reserve powers over the state parliaments.

Sweet and simple.

We may as well ban collusion between politicians while we are at it. Let’s make them represent their seats and not their parties for a change.