Just when it couldn’t get any worse or the government more bloated and corrupt as well as totally incompetent.

Albo wants more politicians in power.

“ As of early 2026, the Australian government is considering increasing the number of federal politicians for the first time since 1984 to address population growth, with proposals including raising the House of Representatives to 175 or 200+ members. Proponents argue it improves representation, while 53% of Australians oppose the increase.
Key Aspects of the Debate for More Politicians:
Population Growth: The population has nearly doubled since the last parliamentary expansion in 1984 (from 16 million to over 27 million), reducing the representation ratio.
Proposals: The Australia Institute suggests a 50% increase, which would result in 227 members of the House of Representatives. Other proposals advocate for 175–200 MPs to improve constituency service.
Arguments For: Supporters argue that more politicians would reduce the workload of current MPs, make them more accountable to constituents, reduce the geographic size of non-metropolitan electorates, and increase the talent pool for ministerial positions.”

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