Tas politics - it's not just the stadium

Sir Winston Churchill was quoted as saying “democracy is an awful way to run a country, but it is the best system we have”. However, ‘doing democracy’ effectively and fairly would surely deliver more equitable and progressive governance.The democratic process is central to a free and progressive society. It is (or should be) of and for the people but democracy is constantly under threat – perverted and undermined by government using questionable tactics and eroding confidence in politicians, political priorities, and the democratic process itself. How to know that democratic processes are being undermined? Two things. First, an education in democracy and second, just watch how Government handles the big issues.

This is a political system ignoring the voices of the majority, thus undermining the people’s trust in democracy. That is a concern!

• The return of effective and genuine political choice.
• Value-based and socially progressive government.
• A return to the democratic ideals where the elected government is a government of the people and for the people.

Andrew Bishop – Tasmanian Democrats