Australian Politics For Dummies

Australian Politics For Dummies

Author: Nick Economou

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-08-20

Total Pages: 475

ISBN-13: 1742468837

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Created especially for the Australian customer! Understand the Australian political system and make your vote count Get to grips with the good, the bad and the ugly of Australian politics! Whether you're a seasoned political punter or a voting novice, this is your essential guide to understanding politics in Australia. Master the ins and outs of elections, parties and policies, and learn to discuss the big issues in no time. You have to vote — now learn whyand how. Decipher political terminology — clear explanations of the houses of parliament, voting systems and more Learn how Australia's political system evolved — how Westminster and Washington were combined to produce 'Washminster' Appreciate parliamentary roles — what the Whips do and just what the Usher of the Black Rod is Find out who holds the purse strings — how federal and state governments work out who pays for what Understand how political parties work — the differences between Labor and Liberal, and what coalition politics is Discover what's meant by the balance of power — how minor parties and independents contribute to politics Determine how your vote is counted — the difference between preferential voting and proportional representation Work out the media's role — how the media reports, interprets and sways political outcomes Open the book and find: Key points about past and current political hot topics Explanations of the Australian Constitution, including the crisis of 1975 Plans of the houses of parliament so you know who sits where Analysis of how the major Australian political parties came about A concise description of the electoral pendulum Graphic descriptions of the different ballot papers A comprehensive glossary of political terms and jargon Learn to: Identify what makes the Australianpolitical system tick Distinguish between the differentpolitical parties Understand the influence of the media in Australian politics Cast your vote with confidence


Australian Politics in a Digital Age

Australian Politics in a Digital Age

Author: Peter John Chen

Publisher: ANU E Press

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1922144401

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The first comprehensive volume on the impact of digital media on Australian politics, this book examines the way these technologies shape political communication, alter key public and private institutions, and serve as the new arena in which discursive and expressive political life is performed. -- Publisher's description.


Government Politics in Australia

Government Politics in Australia

Author: Alan Fenna

Publisher: Pearson Higher Education AU

Published: 2013-09-05

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1486001386

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Government and Politics in Australia 10e is the comprehensive and scholarly political science text that provides thorough and accessible content written by authorities in the field. Now in its 10th edition, Government and Politics in Australia continues to provide students with a research-based, in-depth contemporary introduction to the Australian political system. A strengthened focus on government and politics ensures that this classic text remains the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the structure and institutions of Australian government, as well as political parties, representation, interest groups and the role of the media in Australian politics. The 10th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by experts in the field led by a new editor team and includes a completely new chapter on Australia in the world.


Contemporary Politics in Australia

Contemporary Politics in Australia

Author: Rodney Smith

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-02-02

Total Pages: 461

ISBN-13: 0521137535

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A diverse range of experts provide a comprehensive introduction to current theories, debates and research in Australian political science.


Local Government in Australia

Local Government in Australia

Author: Bligh Grant

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-03-06

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9811038678

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This book offers a general introduction to and analysis of the history, theory and public policy of Australian local government systems. Conceived in an international comparative context and primarily from within the discipline of political studies, it also incorporates elements of economics and public administration. Existing research tends to conceptualise Australian local government as an element of public policy grounded in an 'administrative science' approach. A feature of this approach is that generally normative considerations form only a latent element of the discussions, which is invariably anchored in debates about institutional design rather than the normative defensibility of local government. The book addresses this point by providing an account of the terrain of theoretical debate alongside salient themes in public policy.


Australian Media and the Politics of Belonging

Australian Media and the Politics of Belonging

Author: David Nolan

Publisher: Anthem Press

Published: 2018-03-22

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 178308779X

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Containing contributions by leading scholars, ‘Australian Media and the Politics of Belonging’ addresses key topical themes and concerns in contemporary Australia.


The Australian Political System in Action 2e

The Australian Political System in Action 2e

Author: Narelle Miragliotta

Publisher: OUP Australia & New Zealand

Published: 2013-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780195518368

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This book introduces the dynamics of the Australian political system. It sets out the key concepts and institutions of democratic politics and demonstrates how the actors and institutions of Australian politics interact and develop.


Studies in Australian Political Rhetoric

Studies in Australian Political Rhetoric

Author: John Uhr

Publisher: ANU Press

Published: 2014-09-01

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1925021874

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This edited collection includes eleven major case studies and one general review of rhetorical contest in Australian politics. The volume showcases the variety of methods available for studying political speech, including historical, theoretical, institutional, and linguistic analyses, and demonstrates the centrality of language use to democratic politics. The chapters reveal errors in rhetorical strategy, the multiple and unstable standards for public speech in Australia, and the links between rhetoric and action. The length of Australian political speech is traversed, from pre-Federation to the Gillard minority government (2010–13), and the topics similarly range from Alfred Deakin’s nation building to Kevin Rudd’s Apology to the Stolen Generations. This fresh collection is intended to stimulate and advance the study of political rhetoric in Australia.