Democracy delivers disappointment
Oct 11, 2004 Australia, Current Events
As if it wasn’t bad enough that John Howard was returned to power, we now have a member of the Family First party in the senate. While I think the preference system used in this country is a good because of the way it ensures no vote is wasted, it is very disappointing when back room party preference deals result in a candidate who received just 1.9% of the primary vote gaining a seat. What is even worse if that he may end up holding the balance of power.
Lord help us! </irony>