Sprinting Through Parliament: Is This Good Governance?

In November 2024, Parliament passed a staggering 30 bills in one day, with Senators working until 11:30 pm. 

Debates included a social media ban for under-16s, discussed after 10 pm. 

This frantic pace contrasts with the usual monthly average of 11 bills.

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Rushed Laws, Missed Scrutiny

Pushing through 31 bills in a day raises serious concerns about proper scrutiny. 

Laws shape lives and require careful debate, not hurried deals behind closed doors. 

This legislative blitz feels more like a political numbers game than meaningful governance.

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Alienating the Public

Debating critical policies late at night limits public engagement and transparency. 

Such timing leaves Australians disconnected from decisions that directly affect them.

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What’s the Rush?

This urgency begs the question: why the haste? 

Are controversial policies being buried in the flurry, or is the government just clearing its slate?

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Time to Refocus

Good governance isn’t about quantity—it’s about quality. 

Rushed legislation undermines trust and transparency. 

Australians deserve thoughtful, deliberate leadership that prioritises their needs over political expediency.

What do you think? Is Parliament moving too fast? 

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