The Wire

The next time Australia decides to send troops to war, who should make the final decision? The whole elected government, a few senior ministers, or just the Prime Minister? Or should such a grave decision be voted on by the Parliament? The five Green Senators introduced a new bill this week, which would give all MP’s the ultimate power on the question of armed conflict. WA Greens Senator Scott Ludlam says it’s absurd that Parliament currently has no say