Rather than banning big money, Labor’s electoral changes will guarantee cash keeps flowing to the big parties | Kate Chaney

The major parties have negotiated an 'electoral reform' package behind closed doors.

It is likely to have dramatic consequences for who can make it into parliament.

Over the last generation, support for the major parties has declined steadily, with one in three Australians voting for a minor party or independent at the last election.

Voters are increasingly frustrated with the fact that our major parties are now machines designed to win, not to lead.