Peter Dobell’s reality check on Parliament’s dem-def front

If a change in culture of the House is to take place, each side will have to take risks

Prime Minister Martin has set himself and the government the goal of reducing what he has called the "democratic deficit." Progress in achieving that objective would be significantly increased if opposition parties cooperate. But to what extent is it in their interest to do so? Will new procedure...

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