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24 February 2010Find your MP, invite them to Twitter is the byline to this new site aiming to bring Australian politicians to the microblogging website

Twitter provides real-time interaction, allowing a unique chance for politicians to connect with their constituency. Tweet MP documents all Federal Australian Members of Parliament on Twitter and encourages all MP's to join in order to make government more transparent. With your help, we can make Australia an even better democracy. Start following and let the Government know your ideas and hold them accountable.

Inspired By

  • TweetCongress - Getting US congress on twitter and winning awards in the process.
  • TweetMinster - Helping the UK create real time connections with politicians.
  • OpenAustralia - Keeping track of Australian government and making it open.
  • Twittertinget - Streaming Danish politicians on twitter.
  • Europa Tweets - Following the European Parliament.
  • Twixdagen - Following Swedish Politicians.
  • PoliTwitter - Tracking Canadian politics with hashtags and stats.
  • Tweetcommons - Tracking Canadian politics through the twitter sphere.

 

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