2/23 Integrity and Accountability: A contemporary political issue

by | 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...

Sample News Update Article –

by | 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...

Infographic 1/23 – Competing Mandates & the Safeguard Mechanism

by | 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...

Apprehended Bias – A contemporary issue centering on justice

by | Oct 8, 2022 | 11PAL, 12PAL, A Contemporary Issue Centering on Justice, Accountability of the Courts through Appeals, Role of the Judicial Branch, Upholding Democratic Principles - natural justice

“Justice without fear or favour, affection or ill-will”The statement above was made by Lord Stephen Sedley, an English judge. He went on to note that, “Fear and favour are the enemies of independence, which is a state of being. Affection and ill-will...