http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/opinion/labor-risks-taking-its-party-democracy-too-far/story-fn8v83qk-1226216614856 Former ALP Federal Minister Gary Johns argues against more internal democracy amongst the party membership in this article although he does believe a primary style preselection has merit.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/opinion/best-way-to-expunge-factionalism-is-to-empower-indivdiuals/story-e6frgd0x-1226237757808 Former Howard Govt Minister David Kemp has a different perspective to Garry Johns on the issue.