Queensland Parliament’s Post

🗺️ Constituency areas in our region have changed. The Boundary Commission for England undertook a national review of constituency boundaries to try to make constituencies roughly equal in size, in terms of the number of voters living in them. 📍 To find out more about new boundaries in East Riding, click here: https://lnkd.in/e9JSaF6E

What do young Londoners think of National Service? 🗨 In this first of six videos, young Londoners react to key policies in this election, from National Service, the Rwanda policy, to how they would like to reform politics.

How can I found out who is standing in my constituency? Who Can I Vote For, a website hosted by the Democracy Club, is updating a full list of candidates standing in constituencies as they are announced. Explore more here: https://lnkd.in/eG8FcN4

The British political system has been described as ‘elected dictatorship’ (Lord Hailsham). With a workable majority, a government can, subject to international obligations, do what it likes (AV Dicey). And it can abrogate those international obligations too. With its majority Labour can do what it chooses. Its power is, theoretically, unlimited. And Labour got 33.7% of the vote. And the turnout was 60%. So a government with unlimited powers over the future of this country was elected by 20% of registered voters. It’s an uncomfortable fact. One that brings out understandable arguments for proportional representation and enforced voting. But there’s another aspect to this; alienation. Democracy isn’t a pencil mark on a piece of paper every five years, it is the active involvement of citizens in shaping their own lives and communities. Politics must stop being seen as something done by others that happens to us. #britishgeneralelection #politics #constitution

🇪🇺 A Far-Right Majority in the European Parliament? In the current mandate, the EPP Group in the European Parliament has voted with the three far-right groups on issues including the European Parliament’s resolution on Venezuela, the timetable for Commissioners' hearings, EP budget amendments, and the Sakharov Prize. The key question is whether, and to what extent, the EPP will accept support from the far-right in votes on legislative proposals. 👇 Discover the potential majorities in the graph below. 📘 The Good Lobby is developing a guide to help readers better understand and engage with these new dynamics in EU politics. 🔗👉 Explore our Hub and subscribe to The Good Lobby’s Members Area for updates on our work: https://bit.ly/3Txanhc #TGLelectionsHUB #EUMemberStates #FarRight #CivilSociety

It’s UK Parliament Week! 🗳️ This week, we celebrate democracy and the power of making your voice heard! From voting to campaigning, it’s all about understanding how Parliament works and how you can get involved. 🗨️ Teachers, join us this week as we share some resources to support education on Parliament, government and devolved power. You can use these to inspire your students to explore key democratic concepts and their role as active citizens. Check them out to bring Parliament to life in your classroom! #UKPW #DemocracyInAction #CitizenshipEducation

In the wake of the political #yearofchange we are currently having, I'd like to put forward an idea for a new parliamentary system in NZ. Similar to the existing Westminster System, we reintroduce an elected Upper House called the 'Future House'. The responsibility of the 'Future House' is to look after the needs of New Zealander 50-100 years in the future. They can only make legislation, policy, and decisions that are in the best interests of future generations. The existing house of representatives (reduced in size) has responsibility to look after the needs of the present. They can only make legislation, policy, and decisions that are in the best interests of the people of today. For either house to pass a piece of legislation etc. it must pass through the other house to make sure it is in the best interests of their respective 'constituents'. Thus we become a nation that considers the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future.... whatever your polical views

"To deepen the oversight responsibilities, civil society should facilitate and demand meaningful public participation in which ordinary citizens and representatives of citizens’ interest groups have a voice in governance and decision-making processes, where their concerns are addressed. "The DDP convenes monthly political forums where citizens can meet with all political parties and representatives from the Durban metropolitan and KZN departmental heads, to discuss issues of concern. This approach has deepened the practice of holding the municipal and provincial leadership accountable, often lobbying for enacting laws that promote accountability and better leadership." Read more from Paul Kariuki Ph.D, Executive Director, Democracy Development Program (DDP) --> https://lnkd.in/d8-AmRHE This article was first published in the 2024 Inyathelo Annual Report --> https://lnkd.in/dhXEevhR

As the first decision in the country to directly deal with the issue of whether age-restricted communities or municipalities can restrict ownership based upon the purchaser’s age, the ruling shines a bright light on the need for age-restricted communities and municipalities to eliminate discriminatory rules and ordinances. Learn more at: bit.ly/3YzlHMc

The Bill of Rights in South Africa’s pioneering Constitution grants all citizens aged 18 and older the right to vote, but the question often asked is whether voting will really make a difference. Of course it does! Voting gives you an opportunity to be part of decision-making that affects your life and the future of our country. If you don't vote, others will make the decisions for you. Here is a link on top 10 reasons to vote: https://lnkd.in/dbfExNub