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 | 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...
by pltadmin | Jun 7, 2022 | Politics
Federal Election 2022 – Unit 4 Unit 4 – The accountability of the Commonwealth Parliament – through elections for the House of Representatives This post refers only to the House of Representatives and the preferential voting system used to...