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Why do we have an Upper House?

Answer

The Legislative Council (or Upper House as it is commonly referred to) plays an important role, ensuring that the interests of all members of the community are heard and proportionally represented.

The Legislative Council is designed to act as a house of review for legislation. The Greens have two representatives in the state Upper House – myself and Robert Simms - who collectively share the balance of power with other cross-bench MLCs.