LegCo reform idea unviable - ex MLC

Restrictions on MLCs 'impractical'

A former MLC says he believes a new MHK's move to restrict members of the Legislative Council from certain governmental positions shows a lack of knowledge about how the system works.

Ramsey MHK and LibVan member Lawrie Hooper wants to restrict members of the Legislative Council from taking either ministerial roles or becoming departmental or statutory board members.

Speaking on Mandate this morning (Fri) David Callister,who tried to reform the upper house during his time as an MLC, says the numbers wouldn't stack up