"A fundamental value of the West is our tolerance of people’s ideas and actions – provided they are not hurting others," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Michael Moore
Michael Moore is a former member of the ACT Legislative Assembly and an independent minister for health in the Carnell government. He has been a political columnist with "CityNews" since 2006.
"A key element of rebuilding trust in government authority is to take the evidence, and communications on that evidence, out of the hands of politicians." writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"Looking from the outside, the shenanigans of the election of Leanne Castley with Jeremy Hanson as her deputy looked like the worst of political manoeuvring," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"The ACT is fortunate to have the Hare-Clark system, a highly sophisticated proportional representation system that really delivers on the notion of 'one-vote-one-value'," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"If the Greens decide to genuinely sit on the crossbench, the community can also expect more effective work on parliamentary committees and more careful consideration of all government decisions," writes politcal columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"Taking on an election as a candidate deserves recognition. Candidates who manage to gain more than 50 first preference votes are doing very well, whether they are in a party or not," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"The choice is between the Labor-Greens coalition or handing over to a Liberal alternative that doesn't seem ready. Alternatively, voting for an independent crossbench will ameliorate excesses of the major parties," writes MICHAEL MOORE.
"On financial responsibility, improving health, ensuring better education, maintaining basics such as roads, housing and ensuring better standards of living, the Labor-Greens government has not fared well," writes columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"You don't have to follow advice from any political party… Do not be restricted to a column on the ballot paper. Seek the best people for the job, even if your numbering runs right across independent and party lines," writes MICHAEL MOORE.
By launching the policy for a Future Generations Act, the Independents for Canberra have really set themselves apart from other political parties running in the election, writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
"The Greens and Labor have been arm-wrestling for years to be the most progressive political party. By accusing Labor of refusing to look after the most vulnerable, the Greens appear more progressive," writes columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
Making good voting choices amongst a plethora of candidates is challenging, says MICHAEL MOORE. Fortunately, there is help for people to understand the best way to cast their vote.
