This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition In future MP candidates must provide 10 years plus non political experience
Present MPs lack non political experience resulting in an inability to serve competently.There is a serious lack of being able to find and properly instigate solutions to problems in a proper and timely manner due to a lack of leadership and team management skills resulting in public frustration
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The above petition is based on many conversations with friends and business representatives who opine that many of the present day MPs are not fit for purpose as they lack intellect, financial independence, business experience, management and leadership skills, competency and a lack of compromise for the greater good
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