The Parliamentary Library would certainly benefit from more funding, but the Parliamentary Budget Office urgently needs a wider brief and greater independence
An open candidate selection process would provide less incentive for the issuance of material benefits to only a few delegates while the constituency is neglected.
To boost inclusivity among its ranks, the House of Commons needs parliamentary reform of its voting procedures to allow electronic online voting, or e-voting, for its members.
With the current state of the South African economy and public finances, the Parliamentary Budget Office could play a major role in ensuring that this happens. But the office is in complete disarray
Indonesia needs to follow the example of many other countries and have a legislative budget office. It would consist of economists that advice government on budgets.