I NEVER thought I would ever see the day when I would get a laugh when casting my vote.
Being a former house painter, when I was handed the white sheet to fill in I thought the person wanted me to hang some wallpaper.
The sheet was wider than the booth in which we all had to vote.
Over the years I have wondered why Australia needs a Senate.
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READ NOWAll the Senators seem to do is get in the way of the government of the day and its decisions.
When it comes to watchdogs over our politicians, we have a very strong media, therefore why a Senate? Can you imagine what it costs to run for very little benefit?
CHARLIE GIBSON, Falcon.