Australia is the only developed country in the world to not incorporate a Bill of Rights or Human Rights Act into their constitution. For over a hundred years politicians in Australia have debated human rights legislation, however each time this issue has been debated it has never been met with success. The National Human Rights Consultation process lasted for several months. During this period, political leaders met with citizens to discuss the Human Rights Act. Over 10,000 Australians sent submissions to the government regarding this issue. According to Amnesty International, more than 80% of those submissions were in favor of passing a Human Rights Act. Despite overwhelming support, the Australian Labor Party shelved a proposal to add a Human Rights Act into their Constitution in 2010.
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Plagued by corruption, the African National Congress has been suffering at the ballot. In 2009 the ANC lost 33 seats in Parliament and control of the Western Cape. The ANC underperformed in 8 of South Africa’s 9 provinces. This map shows the percentage change in votes from the last election (purple notes decline). Many political experts believe that the ANC will retain power after the 2014 election, however they are expected to continue losing seats as other minor parties such as the Democratic Alliance grow in popularity. The ANC is expected to lose enough seats that by 2019 or 2024 they could be forced into coalition. Federal elections in South Africa are scheduled for next year.
The Australian Labor Party looks like they will lose power after this year’s election. Opinion polling shows that Labor is not viewed favorably among likely voters. In 2010 Labor was forced into coalition with The Greens, however keeping a left-wing coalition in power seems unviable at this point.Countries in which Socialist International member parties were in government or part of a coalition.
The Democratic Alliance is a rising political party in South Africa, they are going to play a very important role in the country's political future. |
Gabriel FilerThis blog started as a place to dump my thoughts as I tried to wade through the complexity of this world. It also serves as a platform to put my ideas out into the ethers. Archives
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