Australian politics
Economou, Nicholas2022
Book
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 why and how. Decipher political terminology, clear explanations of the houses of parliament, voting systems and more. Learn how Australia's political system evolved and 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. Learn to: Identify what makes the Australian political system tick. Distinguish between the different political parties. Understand the influence of the media in Australian politics. Cast your vote with confidence.
Main title:
Australian politics / by Nick Economou and Zareh Ghazarian ; forewords by Linda Burney, Michelle Grattan, and John Howard.
Author:
Economou, Nicholas, authorGhazarian, Zareh, authorBurney, L. (Linda), writer of forewordGrattan, Michelle, writer of forewordHoward, John, 1939-, writer of foreword
Work:
Edition:
Second edition.
Imprint:
Milton, QLD : John Wiley & Sons Australia, [2022]©2022.
Collation:
xx, 351 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Previous edition: 2010.Includes index.
ISBN:
9780730395423 (paperback)
Dewey class:
320.994
Language:
English
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BRN:
583807