An excellent article by Peter Beattie

Comments on Peter Beattie “Hung parliament a chance to overhaul whole system”, 11/09/2010, http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/hung-parliament-a-chance-to-overhaul-whole-system/story-fn59niix-1225917024971
This is an excellent article.

It's a pity that current politicians who should be able to see those important issues raised by Beattie and can do something about them don't see or haven't seen them or don't raise them.

It is also a pity that federal politicians only want centralisation and don't see how a successful federation is much better than a unitary government system.

High court’s power should also be well defined and there should be a special constitutional court to deal with federation issues.

A fixed 4 year election system at both federal and state levels, supported by a strong, stable, responsive and talented public services, will also be key to nation.

Preferential voting is a joke if voters aren’t even interested in the persons they vote in the first place.

Republic is an important symbol, although it does not change the efficiency and effectiveness of the system much.

Politicians should be well paid to engender competition and attract the best candidates.