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AUSTRALIA'S STATE AND TERRITORY GOVERNMENTS 
Series:   OUR DEMOCRACY
Author:   Nicolas Brasch  
RRP:   $31.99
Online Price :  $28.80
10+ Copy Price :  $27.20         
Format:   Hardback 
Type of Book:   Australian Information 
ISBN:   9781420281316
Published:   15/11/2012
Availability:   Out Of Print
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DESCRIPTION:

This book is an exploration of the structure, responsibilities and decision-making process of the middle tier of Australian government, highlighting how the activities of this level of government affect our everyday lives, and how it supports and honours Australia’s democratic principles through its constitutional obligations and political actions. mmm It is part of an exceptional series for upper primary investigating the inner workings of Australia as a democracy and the institutions of our political system that support this concept. The titles focus on the different tiers of our government – federal, state and local – and on key facets of the Australian political system – the electoral process, the prime ministers and the historic milestones that have shaped our democracy. Special features: • Diagrams and flow charts of political systems and processes • Maps, tables, labelled and historical photographs • Quotes and extracts • Running glossary Contents Democracy in Australia A timeline state and territory governments A history of the Australian colonies What are the state and territory governments' responsibilities? How do the state and territory governments raise money? What are the lower and upper houses? Your say: should we have state and territory governments? What is the role of the Premier and Chief Minister? What is the role of ministers and the Cabinet? What is the role of the opposition? What is the role of the independents and minor parties? How are state and territory governments elected? Other political players: lobbyists and the media Interview with a state politician Index



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