This is why we must stop voting for party members and start voting for independents... note the difference in the descriptions.. thankyou qld parliament for these eye opening fact sheets.. Party Member: The role of a Member of Parliament (MP) is a multi-functional one. Members of Parliament are the representatives of all of the constituents in their electorate. Their responsibilities are therefore often wide-ranging.They have a responsibility to three primary groups : • their electorate • local interest groups • their political party (the exception being for Independents). https://parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/explore/education/factsheets/Factsheet_3.17_RoleOfMemberParliament.pdf Independent: The role of an Independent Member of Parliament is to represent their electorate and achieve the best results from the Government for their constituents. Independents are generally able to vote according to their beliefs and the perceived will of their electorate, whereas members who belong to political parties ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW THE PARTY LINE ON MOST VOTES https://parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/explore/education/factsheets/Factsheet_3.18_RoleOfAnIndependant.pdf
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