SOL is a political party based on a participatory democracy platform where the voters vote on the laws before Parliament via the internet through their computer, tablet or smartphone. SOL MPs and Senators then vote on the laws in Parliament according to the clear majority vote of the people. Not aligned with any other organisation, SOL aims to provide everyone listed on electoral rolls a direct voice in parliament.
Recently SOL made changes to its constitution (approved by the Australian Electoral Commission) that allows SOL to run candidates for House of Representative (HR) seats. Most importantly the SOL constitution dictates that if a SOL HR candidate is elected then their actions will be dictated by online polling of their constituency.
SOL Party Founder Berge Der Sarkissian says, “The vast majority of HR members are appointed by their party machines and follow without hesitation the direction of their party. The HR costs tax payers over $150 million a year (salaries, staff, offices, expense accounts and travel) and yet 144 of the 150 HR members do not necessarily do what their constituency asks but like a puppet follow their Liberal or Labor party line.
Karel Boele, SOL Campaign Director and candidate says, “It’s clear that voters have become disillusioned with the major parties. The government and opposition run Parliament based on what’s in the best interests of career politicians and lobby groups – not the nation. SOL aims to address this dysfunction by empowering all Australians to deliberate and vote on our laws and legislation.”
SOL recently re-launched its website as part of its campaign to get 150 HR candidates. So far SOL has six candidates standing and will be announcing more candidates in the lead-up to the election campaign. To read more about how voting through SOL will work see our website at: www.senatoronline.org.au/how-it-works1.html
SOL Party Founder Berge Der Sarkissian
