http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/turning-point-for-process-20100905-14vxg.html
An interesting article & some interesting responses from those who commented.
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/turning-point-for-process-20100905-14vxg.html
An interesting article & some interesting responses from those who commented.
Australian Independents Movement for Political Integrity 
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/convincing-a-nation-of-naysayers-20100910-154ux.html
There is likely to be a referendum at the next Federal election on constitutional recognition of indigenous peoples & local govt. This is likely to get bipartisan support & pass. However, referendums aren’t very successful historically in Australia.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/hung-parliament-a-chance-to-overhaul-whole-system/story-fn59niix-1225917024971
An excellent article from former QLD Premier Peter Beattie.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/commentary/more-to-question-than-yes-or-no/comments-e6frgd0x-1225919850879
Former Coalition Minster Peter Reith doubts that a constitutional referendum would get up on local govt because from his experience councillors rank on par with other politicians at both state & federal level.
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/oldstyle-racism-still-in-constitution-20100913-1598c.html
George Williams on constitutional reform particularly in relation to indigenous recognition.