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...
by pltadmin | May 2, 2023 | Politics
Kate Jenkins – a force for law-making The Sex Discrimination Commissioner’s legacy Syllabus 11PAL – role of the legislative branch 12PAL – functions of the Commonwealth Parliament – law-making, representation 12PAL – law-making...
by pltadmin | Apr 12, 2023 | 1/23 Safeguard Mechanism, A Contemporary Issue Centering on the Legislative Process, Contemporary Political Issue, Legislative process, Mandates, Parties Influence Lawmaking in the Parliament, Politics
Labor and the Greens had competing mandates secured at the May 2022 general election resulting in a negotiated compromise on legislation to implement a strengthened safeguard mechanism. Although political differences remain between Labor and the Greens about climate...