by pltadmin | Apr 15, 2024 | Politics
Infographic 1/24 This infographic illustrates the roles and powers of the Prime Minister and Cabinet through the governing decisions of the Albanese Government in early 2024. The Infographic provides a range of examples related to the Unit 3 and Unit 4 Syllabus. This...
by pltadmin | Jan 24, 2024 | Politics
Influenced by its British heritage, Australia adopted the Westminster system and constitutional monarchy for its national political system in 1901. The Westminster system is characterised by the ‘structural fusion’ of the executive and legislative branches...
by pltadmin | Sep 29, 2023 | Politics
5 Ways Democracies Uphold Political Representation for First Nations Peoples “First Nations” refers to indigenous people residing within a specific territory, with “indigenous” denoting their origins “in that place”. In the High...
by pltadmin | Aug 4, 2023 | 12PAL, A Contemporary Issue Centering on Justice, Accountability of the Executive, Contemporary Political Issue, Infographic 3/23
Robodebt Issue: Roadmap of an Unlawful Scheme Australia’s infamous “Robodebt” saga began in May 2015 when the Department of Human Services (DHS) received funding from the Abbott Government for a scheme to recover alleged welfare debts. The scheme was...
by pltadmin | May 26, 2023 | 12PAL, 12PAL - individuals influence lawmaking in parliament, Accountability of the Executive, Contemporary Political Issue, Law Making in Parliament, Mandates, Parties Influence Lawmaking in the Parliament
The Australian political and legal system has recently experienced controversies concerning government integrity and its implications for executive accountability. The “Sports Rorts” and “Pork ‘n Ride” affairs and the RoboDebt scheme...