The senate should be a regionally elected body similar to the US in that all provinces and territories get two senators, regardless of population. In addition, those running for election must get 50.1% of the entire vote in order to be elected. Multiple parties and candidates may necessitate run off elections whereby candidate receiving less than a threshold number of votes; say 15%, 20 or 25% are eliminated from the next round. Same goes for electing the rats that are presently seated. They must achieve 50.1% or more in the first or a subsequent run-off election to win the seat. The crime sinister must be an independent part of the government, much like the US president. He or she can create or veto legislation and is held in check by the lower house (MPs) and upper house (senate). No more appointments and get rid of EVERY senator NOW and rebuild.
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