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PAIS101 Australian Politics

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Online level Level B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam June
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions POLS100 or PAIS101
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Jim Maher (emaher@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit is a study of Australian political institutions and processes. After discussing the nature of politics, the unit goes on to examine the Constitution and constitutionalism, federalism, state and local government, parliament, the High Court, political parties and pressure groups, representation and elections, the public sector, the media and future directions for Australia's political institutions. The theme of democracy is examined throughout the unit.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Recommended Material
Optional
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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