A volunteer-run initiative, OpenAustralia.org makes it easier for Australian citizens to moniter their democratic representatives.
OpenAustralia.org utilises Hansard, the name given to the public record of parliamentary proceedings, and networks these documents in such a way that they are made more accessible, easier to find and simpler to use in a networked environment. Registered users are able to comment upon debates and documents, thereby making it easier for Australian citizens to insert their views via annotation of the public record. Cross referencing also makes it easier to find out about your MPs participation and effectiveness in parliamentary debate.
The site was inspired by the UK project http://www.theyworkforyou.com/