Other People's Money - The Liberal Party of Fiscal Irresponsibility

Here are some numbers to consider.

There are 151 members of the Lower House of the Commonwealth Parliament. There are 76 Senators. A total of 227 “elected” representatives, if you consider Senators as being elected.

There are 24 members of the Cabinet, 6 members of the Outer Minister and 12 Assistant Ministers for a total of 42 members of the executive.

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