For a movement that prides itself on being politically innovative, the People’s Party appears confoundingly committed to repeating the same tactics that have consistently hindered its ability to achieve the authority it needs to effect real change.
The so-called “orange party” submitted two new constitutional amendment bills to parliament this past week, proposing mechanisms for drafting a new constitution while reiterating three key points: public participation, prevention of political monopolisation and opposition to expanding the Senate’s special powers.
