After lengthy in depth discussions about the some current issues with in Australia, one major topic which kept arising was the fact that those who's voices are heard, are a very small percentage, and that small percentage are usually those with a voice and the ability to be heard. We are going to be looking at ways in which we can solve this problem. With the use of todays technology and a virtual twist we are going to be providing a virtual government in the sense that we will provide the tools and infrastructure to enable the voices of all to be heard.
Australia's Voice
The idea of a 'Virtual Government' allows the voices of the poor the rich and all those in-between - the lower strata of society - are often lost, or if consulted, ignored in the design and implementation of development programs and projects.
Virtual Assembly
We want to be able to offer an alternative way to voice. The Virtual Government will offer virtual assemblies from the sub-village, to village, to district, to regional levels to present people's concerns, priorities, ideas and needs for meaningful development. This form of 'direct democracy' will sidestep the dominance of powerful patrons and their clients.
Decision Making Made by All!
Virtual assemblies will encourage all people to express their voices but also to choose their development path. All within local society will participate including elders, youth, women, the unemployed, the landless and the disabled.
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