more equitable access to the civil service for parties not currently in government.
I agree with this too, Devils advocate here though for the purpose of discussion - the civil service has become increasingly partisan as the majority party uses it for political ends. Keelty being one example, Cosgrove another. Would this equal access expose the civil service to greate partisanship as the majority party seeks political advantage from the civil service by installing their loyalists.
Second issue, the majority party will not want to give up this advantage. If the history of Australian politics shows anything, it is that the majority party will do anything to secure and maintain their majority/power. Would this need a statutory backing to ensure that the opposition and third parties get equitable access to the civil service? Would this need an independent commission and tribunal to resolve conflicts, complaints etc?
Thirdly, how could *we* (ssr community) go about trying to get this added/changed?
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