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Breaking the housing deadlock with Allegra Spender

Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny

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The Role of Citizens' Assembly in Politics

Citizens' assemblies are usually carefully curated and managed by basically neutral bureaucrats who essentially make sure that the full spectrum of opinion is represented. Some of the world's best experts in citizens' assemblies are actually in Australia. If it was up to me I would also give a portion of the Senate seats over to a Sortician model, which is essentially permanently putting in everyday citizens into the Senate. This could help seed some of these community groups and actions from below.

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