Deliberation beyond citizens’ juries

Deliberation beyond citizens’ juries

Deliberation: ‘careful consideration before a decision’ (Macquarie Dictionary Online) Representative democracy is essentially about aggregating public opinion through voting in elections where there are set options in the form of the policies of a relatively...
Virtual engagement needn’t be second best

Virtual engagement needn’t be second best

A lot of things need to change for us to effectively undertake community engagement during the fight against COVID-19. But one important constant is the need to continue to enable citizens to have a say in decisions that impact their lives. From talking with...