Table of Contents

Democracy and Liberalism in AustraliaThe Australian ConstitutionFederalismThe LegislatureRunning the State: Executive PowerThe Public Service: Making and Implementing PolicyThe High CourtThe Electoral SystemAustralian Political Parties and the Party SystemThe Australian Labour PartyThe Liberal PartyMinor Parties in Australia

About the Author

Narelle Miragliotta is a Lecturer, in the School of Political and Social Inquiry, Monash University. Wayne Errington is a Lecturer in the School of History and Politics, The University of Adelaide. Nicholas Barry is a Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences, La Trobe University.