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IMPACT OF REPRESENTATIVE NATURE ON PARLIAMENT (Voters Participation in Law…
IMPACT OF REPRESENTATIVE NATURE ON PARLIAMENT
Representative Democracy
Similarly in Victoria, The Constitution Act 1975 states that the Victorian houses of parliament will be elected - members will be elected from their representative districts
The party in government will introduce and pass the most bills as they have the majority required to pass the bill
Sections 7 & 24 of the Australian Constitution outline that both houses of parliament are to be elected by the people
The Upper House (States House) - should represent the views of the states (and territories) equally so that densely populated states don't always get their way
The Lower House (Peoples House) should represent the people based on population size so that their needs are adequately meet
Regular Elections
Regular elections mean that the people regularly have their say in the ever changing political environment - They can vote in the party that best represents their views in a particular time and political landscape
Regular election ensure that the best interests of the people are conveyed to parliament
Due to the electoral form in Australia, members may stand seeking to gain votes as a priority - meaning they value votes over representing the people
Members may avoid passing laws due to external political complications - they stand to get voted in and not always best represent the people
Voters Participation in Law Making
Make/submit petitions
Contacting local members
Use online platforms to express concerns about political issues
Use online tolls to persuade peoples opinions
Request legislative review from the Victorian Law Reform Court (VLRC) or parliamentary committees
IMPACT: Voters are able to inform legislative reform or review, so that the laws encompass the values of the people; this also ensures a representative parliament
However, due to the peoples right to freedom of political communication, some may use this right to persuade or manipulate other to vote a particular way - similarly parties and their aggressive advertising during election times