Australian Politics For Dummies

Nick Economou, Zareh Ghazarian, Linda Burney , Michelle Grattan

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Wiley
05 November 2021

Politics & government; Australian Society

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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.

By: Nick Economou, Zareh Ghazarian
Foreword by: Linda Burney, Michelle Grattan, John Howard
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 237mm, Width: 187mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 676g
ISBN: 9780730395423
ISBN 10: 0730395421
Publication Date: 05 November 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active