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POLS101 Introduction to Australian Politics

10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation 36 hours of lectures and tutorials.

This unit provides a basic introduction to the Australian system of government and to its political behaviour. Areas of study will include the constitution, the various models that best define Australian democracy, culture, parliament, elections, parties, interest groups, the media, the public service, the high court and governor-general, and some current issues such as aboriginal rights, the role of the modern economy and the war on terrorism.

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