by pltadmin | Sep 30, 2024 | 12PAL, Accountability of the Courts through Public Confidence, Politics, Role of the Judicial Branch
Accountability of the Courts Through Public Confidence All branches of government must depend on sources of legitimacy. Elections and mandates legitimatise the legislative branches. However, neither of these can support the judicial branch. It derives its power and...
by pltadmin | Aug 9, 2024 | 12PAL, Accountability of the Executive, Contemporary Political Issue, Politics
Prime Ministerial Power and Ministerial Accountability: Albanese’s Ministerial Reshuffle – July 2024 The Structure of the Australian Federal Ministry (Unit 3) The Australian Federal Ministry is structured hierarchically to ensure effective government, with three main...
by pltadmin | May 28, 2024 | A Contemporary Issue Centering on Justice, A Contemporary Issue Centering on the Legislative Process, Contemporary Legal Issue, Contemporary Political Issue, Politics
NZYQ and issues related to political and legal power and the legislative and judicial processes Cross reference: Update V7N1 Jan/Feb 2024: High Court NZYQ decision overrules controversial Al-Kateb case The High Court’s Decision: Legal Power and Judicial Process...
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 | 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...
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