Bipartisan Quote by George Brandis
“It is a necessary precondition for the success of a referendum that there should be broad community consensus and bipartisan support for it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary Address, Australia, 2015
Successful referenda require widespread community agreement and cross‑party support to be legitimate.
In simple terms: Broad consensus and bipartisan backing are essential for referenda.
Key Takeaway
Build inclusive, bipartisan support.
Themes
politics
democracy
consensus
Mood
strategic
pragmatic
Type
advice
political
When to use this quote
- campaign strategy
- public outreach
- legislative negotiations
Key Concepts
public policy
legitimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster bipartisan dialogue?
- What methods ensure broad community buy‑in?
A Different Perspective
Achieving consensus can be time‑consuming and contentious.
