Capital tyranny, governance gone wrong

Self government in the ACT is unfinished business. It was imposed in a hurry of a reluctant population fourty years ago. In spite of being Westminister based, a senate was not included. This meant that the legislature could not restrain the ambitions of a majority government, should one ever be elected. Democracy, territorial style would not be feasible. unless the minority parties co-operate in governance. Then in 2004 the Labor Party was elected with a majority. Since then the ACT Government has removed checks and balances to suit its priorities including introducing inappropriate legislation, reducing consultation with the community, conducting frivilous lawsuits, and by targetting individuals allegedly guilty of minor infractions.