6 August 2010
High Court decision win for democracy
Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown has welcomed a High Court ruling that
laws to close electoral rolls at 8pm on the day writs for an election
are issued as unconstitutional.
Senator Brown said the decision highlighted the need for the Greens in
the Senate.
“These laws should never have been passed,” said Senator Brown.
“The Howard Government put them through when they had control of both
Houses of Parliament, the same composition that allowed them to
legislate for WorkChoices.
“With a Tony Abbott led Government looking increasingly likely, the need
for the Greens in the balance of power in the Senate is even more
important.
“The two voters who initiated this challenge with Get Up’s support have
delivered a great service to the voters of Australia and democracy. I
congratulate them for it,” Senator Brown said.
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