Citizen-initiated referenda needed
Klaas Woldring is correct when he states that our constitution must be changed to achieve reform.
But the major political parties are not interested in sharing their power with the people.
As one of our Federal members, the late Frank Walker said: "The procedures and practices of parliament have not changed since the days of Oliver Cromwell.
"Our party machines are more authoritarian and ruthless than ever."
Citizen Initiated Referendum is a start to develop a real democracy.
It was developed in Switzerland in 1870, and some 24 US States have enacted similar laws.
Some classic examples of Citizen Initiated Referendum are the Swiss forcing the government to spend money on hospitals instead of giant tourist roads and the cleanup of Chicago's corrupt government in the 1970s.
I urge all candidates in the next election if they love true democracy, to support Citizen Initiated Referendum.
Letter, 14 Jun 2013
Keith Whitfield, Woy Woy