Australian Politics and Government: The Commonwealth, the States and the Territories

by Jeremy Moon (Editor), Campbell Sharman (Editor)

Overview

This examination of the six states and two self-governing territorial, as well as national, governments reveals the variety and innovation which characterizes the government and politics of the Australian federation. Chapters by leading scholars in the field merge information and analysis for the specialist as well as the general reader. The work is an invaluable source for reference and teaching to anyone concerned with Australian politics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521825078
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	02/26/2003
Pages:	338
Product dimensions:	6.26(w) x 9.37(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

Jeremy Moon is Professor and Director, International Centre for Corporate Responsibility, Nottingham University Business School.

Campbell Sharman is in the Political Science Department, University of British Columbia.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction Campbell Sharman and Jeremy Moon; 2. The Commonwealth Patrick Weller and Jenny Fleming; 3. New South Wales Rodney Smith; 4. Queensland John Wanna; 5. South Australia Andrew Parkin; 6. Tasmania Aynlsey Kellow; 7. Victoria Nicholas Economou and Brian Costar; 8. Western Australia Jeremy Moon and Campbell Sharman; 9. Australian Capital Territory John Warhurst; 10. Northern Territory Dean Jaensch; 11. One System or Nine? Campbell Sharman and Jeremy Moon.

Editorial Reviews

"The book is well documented and indexed. It would be very useful as either a reference work or as an introduction to Australian politics and could lead students into original analysis using links to the data set. Highly recommended." Choice

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