With the national government digging its selective anti-federalist paws into the Tasmanian Health System it might be a good time to look at the nationalist (as opposed to federalist) structure of government. This usually takes the form of state abolition; where the states are seen as the unnecessary and duplicative level of government. This view has become increasing popular with all the federal parties in the Australian system and numerous advocacy groups. (more)
Senator Russell Trood of Queensland made a speech on Regionalism in which he argues that the health of the federal system requires devolution to the local authorities closest, and most competent, to deliver the required governance to citizens. (more)
