New MLC wants election process changed

Tuesday, 23 June 2015 00:00

A new MLC is calling for changes to be made to the Legislative Council election process.

David Anderson - who is being sworn in this morning - says it's time for the process to evolve with the times:

Education and Children Minister Tim Crookall also secured a position over long-standing MLC Phil Braidwood in yesterday's elections.

Mr Anderson says Mr Braidwood will be missed when his successor is found:

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