on โ09-09-2013 07:27 AM
That is how many votes one party apparently got to win a Senate seat and possibly be able to decide on yours and my future.
29% of the votes is all one sitting mp got yet he will now win his seat....
Now I really do not mind anyone winning a seat... congratulations... BUT I feel there is a major flaw in the system when not only does 1900 votes gets you a seat at the major decision making table and just over 1/4 of the votes wins you a seat when the other person gets over 40% of the votes.
Is it time we change to first past the post or is this preferential system a good thing and allows micro parties to have a say?
on โ09-09-2013 04:31 PM
money talks
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-09/coast-election/4946076/?site=centralcoast
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The Liberals' Lucy Wicks has gained a three-and-a-half percent swing in the seat, which was one of the most marginal in the country.
Ms Wicks says she has spoken to her ALP opponent.
"I did receive a phone call from Deb O'Neill earlier today wishing me well and I wished her well as well," she said.
"I guess the focus is now just to wait until the result is made official by the AEC.
"I am certainly very hopeful and look forward to being part of a strong Coalition government."
Ms O'Neill has not ruled a return to politics in the future, saying she has been honoured to represent her community for the past three years.
She has taken a parting swipe at media tycoon, John Singleton and his backing of two high profile independents who made up Team Central Coast.
Former Australian cricketer Nathan Bracken contested Dobell, while Mariners executive and Gosford Mayor Lawrie McKinna took on Ms O'Neill in Robertson.
They announced they would direct their preferences to the Liberals 48 hours before polling day.
Deborah O'Neill says Mr Singleton's funding sealed her fate.
"The reality is Mr Singleton through his financing of Mr McKinna's campaign has essentially bought this seat for the Liberal party, "
she said.
"And I think that that's something that people need to be mindful of."
on โ09-09-2013 04:36 PM
@freakiness wrote:Cathy in front by 1700 votes now. Might be bye bye Sophie.
Let us know what happens. I have the celebratory drink ready.
on โ09-09-2013 04:42 PM
I don't even live in Victoria,but I hope she goes.Just seeing her on Q&A is terrible.
A senior Minister? How can incompetence be promoted?Regards
on โ09-09-2013 04:45 PM
on โ09-09-2013 04:52 PM
Not before dinner!
on โ09-09-2013 05:24 PM
on โ09-09-2013 05:36 PM
Agreed,we should expect basic decency from Members.
on โ09-09-2013 08:22 PM
@freakiness wrote:Cathy in front by 1700 votes now. Might be bye bye Sophie.
The best thing that happened this election was the possibility that we might get rid of that idiotic woman. Fingers crossed!
on โ10-09-2013 12:11 PM
Back down to 676 votes between
on โ10-09-2013 01:17 PM
Cathy back up to 1050 in front