Queensland’s Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie says the state government released a discussion paper unveiling several reforms, such as the abolition of compulsory voting, to uphold accountability.
The state government has been criticised over parts of the paper which will be put up for public consultation, including issues such as whether voting should be a choice.
Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan has slammed the idea, saying it might be an attempt to stop dissenters voting against the government at the next state election.
But Mr Vleijie says the government has no current stance either way and released the discussion paper to uphold integrity and accountability.
He says fair and effective electoral laws are central to the promotion of participation in democracy.
Source: skynews.com.au