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...

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...

Infographic 2/21 – Industrial Relations as a contemporary political and legal issue

by | May 21, 2021 | 12PAL, 12PAL - roles and powers of parliament, Accountability of Courts through Parliamentary Legislation, Contemporary Legal Issue, Contemporary Political Issue, Individual Influence Lawmaking in the Courts, Infographic 1/21, Infographic 2/21, Infographics, Parties Influence Lawmaking in the Parliament, Pressure Groups Influence Lawmaking in the Parliament, Roles and Powers of the Opposition, Senate Balance of Power

This blog post supports Infographic 2/21, published in May 2021. Industrial relations is a key ideological difference between the Coalition parties and the Labor Party. Consequently, industrial relations reforms proposed by either of the major parties triggers intense...