The Red Baron
Chilla Wilson (44)
The only way that one political side can actually claim a mandate on an issue is to hold a referendum on said issue. This is quite different to an election, as a referendum is asking the Australian public directly whether they support and issue or not.
In recent times, the term 'mandate' has been used simply to further a party's policy agenda, by putting pressure on the other side of politics to acquiesce to their request.
In recent times, the term 'mandate' has been used simply to further a party's policy agenda, by putting pressure on the other side of politics to acquiesce to their request.