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Understand Aussie politics and make your vote count!

Australian Politics For Dummies gives you a helping hand as you get to grips with the good, the bad and the ugly of Australian politics. Seasoned political punters and voting novices alike will find fascinating facts and top thrills in in this essential guide. Master the ins and outs of elections, parties and policies. In no time, you''ll be discussing and debating the biggest issues with ease. Down under, we all have to vote. It''s one of the many beautiful things about this land of ours, and this book will help you learn why (and how) to cast that ballot.

This updated edition gives you everything you need to cast your vote with confidence. You''ll identify what makes the Australian political system tick, distinguish between the different political parties and understand the influence of the media in Australian politics.

Decipher political terminology, make sense of the houses of parliament and understand why we have minor parties Learn how Australia''s political system evolved and grasp today''s voting systems Make sense of coalition politics and figure out the differences between the Labor and Liberal parties Find out why Australia''s system of government is described as ''Washminster,'' and discover the Whips and the Usher of the Black Rod

You want to know more about Australian politics, but, if we''re being realistic, it''s very complicated. Australian Politics For Dummies clears it all up.

Understand Aussie politics and make your vote count!

Australian Politics For Dummies gives you a helping hand as you get to grips with the good, the bad and the ugly of Australian politics. Seasoned political punters and voting novices alike will find fascinating facts and top thrills in in this essential guide. Master the ins and outs of elections, parties and policies. In no time, you''ll be discussing and debating the biggest issues with ease. Down under, we all have to vote. It''s one of the many beautiful things about this land of ours, and this book will help you learn why (and how) to cast that ballot.

This updated edition gives you everything you need to cast your vote with confidence. You''ll identify what makes the Australian political system tick, distinguish between the different political parties and understand the influence of the media in Australian politics.

Decipher political terminology, make sense of the houses of parliament and understand why we have minor parties Learn how Australia''s political system evolved and grasp today''s voting systems Make sense of coalition politics and figure out the differences between the Labor and Liberal parties Find out why Australia''s system of government is described as ''Washminster,'' and discover the Whips and the Usher of the Black Rod

You want to know more about Australian politics, but, if we''re being realistic, it''s very complicated. Australian Politics For Dummies clears it all up.

The global political environment in the twenty-first century is proving dynamic and challenging for Australian policymakers and political institutions. Australian Politics in the Twenty-first Century contextualises the Australian political landscape through an institutional lens. It examines the legislative and judicial bodies, minor parties, lobby groups, the media and the citizenry, providing historical and contemporary facts, explaining political issues and examining new challenges. The second edition has been updated to reflect the application of political theories in today's civic environment. New spotlight boxes highlight issues including marriage equality, COVID-19 and federalism, the inclusion of First Nations peoples in the political system, and gender equality in public policy. Short-answer, reflection, research and discussion questions encourage students to test and extend their knowledge of each topic and to clearly link theory to practice. Written in an accessible and engaging style, Australian Politics in the Twenty-First Century is an invaluable introduction to the Australian political system.

The global political environment in the twenty-first century is proving dynamic and challenging for Australian policymakers and political institutions. Australian Politics in the Twenty-first Century contextualises the Australian political landscape through an institutional lens. It examines the legislative and judicial bodies, minor parties, lobby groups, the media and the citizenry, providing historical and contemporary facts, explaining political issues and examining new challenges. The second edition has been updated to reflect the application of political theories in today''s civic environment. New spotlight boxes highlight issues including marriage equality, COVID-19 and federalism, the inclusion of First Nations peoples in the political system, and gender equality in public policy. Short-answer, reflection, research and discussion questions encourage students to test and extend their knowledge of each topic and to clearly link theory to practice. Written in an accessible and engaging style, Australian Politics in the Twenty-First Century is an invaluable introduction to the Australian political system.

The global political environment in the twenty-first century is proving dynamic and challenging for Australian policymakers and political institutions. Australian Politics in the Twenty-first Century contextualises the Australian political landscape through an institutional lens. It examines the legislative and judicial bodies, minor parties, lobby groups, the media and the citizenry, providing historical and contemporary facts, explaining political issues and examining new challenges. The second edition has been updated to reflect the application of political theories in today''s civic environment. New spotlight boxes highlight issues including marriage equality, COVID-19 and federalism, the inclusion of First Nations peoples in the political system, and gender equality in public policy. Short-answer, reflection, research and discussion questions encourage students to test and extend their knowledge of each topic and to clearly link theory to practice. Written in an accessible and engaging style, Australian Politics in the Twenty-First Century is an invaluable introduction to the Australian political system.

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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