1. Pro-Democracy
2. Egalitarianism

The bill should be supported because it enhances democratic representation for the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory, aligning with the principle of fair representation for all regions within a nation [Judgment]. Increasing the number of senators allows these territories to have a stronger voice in federal matters, ensuring that the diverse views and interests of their populations are more effectively represented. This change addresses historical imbalances in representation that have disadvantaged the territories compared to the states.

1. Value-Neutral / Epistemic Objection

The bill should be opposed because it disrupts the original design of the Senate as a body representing the states equally, potentially leading to a dilution of the principle that smaller states should have equal representation to larger ones. Additionally, increasing the number of senators for territories could set a precedent for future modifications that might further alter the balance of power in the Senate, potentially leading to calls for similar increases in other regions [Judgment].