Topic 1: “Should QLD reinstate an upper house?”
The actions of Queensland Politicians, over the past years, have produced an object lesson in the dangers of unrestrained authority and as a result has prompted the question, “should Queensland reinstate an upper house”. Although reinstating the legislative council will not amend the many issues facing Queensland, it will be beneficial to return to a bicameral state. In 1922 legislation was passed in Queensland abolishing the upper house, also known as the legislative council, and as a result is the only unicameral state in Australia (Queensland Government 2011).
While Queensland was a bicameral state, the upper house was referred to as a hostile legislative council. During the first term of Labor Premier TJ Ryan, approximately 800 Bills were rejected or considerably amended by the legislative Council, some of which addressed major reforms in health, industrial relations and local government (Queensland Government 2015). Evidence shows that in the past the upper house had a negative affect on society. However, evidence also shows that not having an upper house today is detrimental and a disadvantage to Queensland.
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It was once thought that a capitalist economy would resolve inefficiencies within society more effectively than any government could (Maddison and Denniss 2009, 39). Although it is important for individuals to enjoy maximum freedoms, it is important to balance the rights of people against other duties and values. It is essential for the government to have this type of ideological role in people’s lives as it allows them intervene in order to smooth out the inevitable inequality of the economy (Maddison and Denniss 2009,
The actions of Queensland Politicians, over the past years, have produced an object lesson in the dangers of unrestrained authority and as a result has prompted the question, “should Queensland reinstate an upper house”. Although reinstating the legislative council will not amend the many issues facing Queensland, it will be beneficial to return to a bicameral state. In 1922 legislation was passed in Queensland abolishing the upper house, also known as the legislative council, and as a result is the only unicameral state in Australia (Queensland Government 2011).
While Queensland was a bicameral state, the upper house was referred to as a hostile legislative council. During the first term of Labor Premier TJ Ryan, approximately 800 Bills were rejected or considerably amended by the legislative Council, some of which addressed major reforms in health, industrial relations and local government (Queensland Government 2015). Evidence shows that in the past the upper house had a negative affect on society. However, evidence also shows that not having an upper house today is detrimental and a disadvantage to Queensland.
The Australian Federal government and all State governments, except for Queensland, consists of two chambers; the upper and …show more content…
It was once thought that a capitalist economy would resolve inefficiencies within society more effectively than any government could (Maddison and Denniss 2009, 39). Although it is important for individuals to enjoy maximum freedoms, it is important to balance the rights of people against other duties and values. It is essential for the government to have this type of ideological role in people’s lives as it allows them intervene in order to smooth out the inevitable inequality of the economy (Maddison and Denniss 2009,