澳大利亚辩论扩大议会以反映其2 700万人口,并提议增加席位和固定任期,这需要全民投票。 Australia debates expanding parliament to reflect its 27 million population, with proposals for more seats and fixed terms, requiring a referendum.

澳大利亚正在辩论扩大联邦议会以配合其人口增长(现已超过2 700万人口),提出更多选民和四年固定任期需要全民投票的建议。 Australia is debating expanding its federal parliament to match its population growth, now over 27 million, with proposals for more electorates and fixed four-year terms requiring a referendum. 虽然包括前总检察长乔治·布兰迪斯在内的一些人支持改变人口公平,但对政治优势仍然感到关切。 While some, including former attorney-general George Brandis, support the change for demographic fairness, concerns remain about political advantages. 讨论还强调需要更高质量的议员,通过无党派麦金农奖表彰忠于职守的领导人。 The discussion also highlights the need for higher-quality MPs, with recognition of dedicated leaders through the non-partisan McKinnon Prize. 麦金农成立于2015年,由索菲·欧和格兰特·鲁尔创立,旨在吸引有技能的人进入政治,以提高治理和政策效率. Founded in 2015 by Sophie Oh and Grant Rule, McKinnon is building a talent pipeline to attract skilled individuals into politics, aiming to improve governance and policy effectiveness. 先驱报与麦金农合作,推进更强有力的民主领导。 The Herald has partnered with McKinnon to advance stronger democratic leadership.