Politics have changed radically. We have a more sophisticated and informed electorate. The issues being dealt with by a Senator or Deputy today are different from those dealt with 20 or even ten years ago. In this age of information technology and the Internet a local representative must be familiar with every issue, national and local. The changes proposed in this legislation are a further step in the modernisation of the service provided by elected representatives for their communities. The legislation enhances the role of the representative and ensures a greater emphasis is put on serving the needs and concerns of local communities and individuals.