By Philip Ayton
From the deep recesses of Australian Politics, there is a storm brewing.
This great nation, since before federation, has swung back and forth on the concept of the 2 party preferred system. As we enter a new era of technology and online capabilities, a new player is emerging from the wings, that may be a small, but very dark horse in two-party political town.
Many Australians have become disillusioned with the current system of government in the country, and if one looks at the headlines it doesn’t take much to see why.
Corporate manipulation is at an all time high. It seems corporate interests in parliament have become the foundation for Australian policy. Long lost are the people. Until now.
Nine or more years ago an idea was born. It was a fledgling concept for a system of democracy that would give the voice back to the people. Rather than decisions being based on the needs and desires of the wealthy, small vocal minorities or corporate interests. With other countries around the world trialing new methods and systems of governance, something old, was being reborn into the technological age. Direct Democracy.
The idea slowly grew into a registered political party. The first iteration “Senator on-line” (SOL) was born. The name didn’t give much away and people at first appeared slow to embrace the concept which was simple.
Instead of handing your rights on all decisions to parliamentary representatives, the Senator online concept, was a direct representation of the peoples decisions. Your SOL representative would only vote in accordance with the “polled” majority 70% decision, if the result was indecisive, the SOL representative would abstain from the vote.
Essentially, a direct democracy concept, now with a few successes and some changes in direction over the past few years, Senator Online has evolved into the “Online Direct Democracy Party”.
The name now gives it all away.
You vote for an ODD representative and then, when a bill that you have an interest in or view on is put before parliament, you cast your vote. Whether you are a member of the party or not, the results are tallied by a secure software system that is tailored for the job. The representative then takes the “polled decision” back to parliament and votes accordingly.
Is this the era of a true democratic voice for the Australian People?
Will the people of Australia finally have a means to end the corporate entanglement within the walls of policy decisions in parliament?
That would be a resounding YES!
Online Direct Democracy is already gaining momentum around the world and could be the logical evolution of Government in Australia.
Check them out!
Online Direct Democracy Party.
We are you, empowering the people.
Philip J Ayton
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