Proposal to increase federal MPs branded a ‘giant waste of money’

Increasing the amount of federal MPs would be a colossal waste of money, according to 3AW Drive host Tom Elliott.

A new report looking at electoral reform has called for up to 49s new MPs to be added to federal parliament, but Tom is unsure where the money is coming to pay for them.

“I think it’s a giant waste of money,” Tom said.

Click PLAY to hear Tom’s full thoughts on the report

The Australia Institute Democracy & Accountability Program Director Bill Browne said adding more MPs would have flow-on effects for the voters.

“More politicians means fewer voters need to change their mind in order to kick out a local MP,” he told Tom Elliott.

Click PLAY to hear Tom’s full chat with Bill Browne