The Whitlam Government (1972 – 1975) introduced many ideas that impacted on all the people of Australia. There may have been impediments that prevented the Whitlam Government from introducing new ideas, such as the Senate. Nevertheless in three years the Whitlam Government managed to win the hearts of many Australians. In their three year reign the Whitlam Government managed to create Medibank, establish firm relations with People’s Republic of China, establish the Department of Aboriginal Affairs
well-governed Australia. However in the recent past, reason for parliamentary and federal concern has been thrust into the limelight. In addition, there has been a growing need for judicial interpretation and the ever-present reliance on convention. The Australian Constitution has several primary features. Such aspects include the preamble and covering clauses; Chapter one which establishes the Federal Parliament and the respective roles of each house; the Federal Executive Council and provisions for the
Constitutional Commission A (hypothetical) Constitutional Commission is considering how (if at all) constitutional conventions might be incorporated into the draft of a new constitution of the United Kingdom. What options face the Commission on what to recommend about conventions, and which course of action would be preferable? In order to accurately assess the incorporation of Constitutional conventions into the draft of a new Constitution of
In understanding the role of the Australian constitution it can be disputed that the Australian constitution is highly significant in the operation of government. The Australian constitution is a set of rules by which Australia is run. It came into effect on the 1 January 1901. This document has been important in the shaping of Australian society. The Australian constitution describes the structure, role and powers of the federal government. It informs how the federal and state governments share
Australia even before Federation and still remains as a key distinct feature of Australian democracy. It exists both at Federal and State level, except in Queensland (Stone 2007, p. 2), and is comprised of the House of Representatives as the Lower House and the Senate as the Upper House. Similar to any bicameral government, these two Houses sit together in Parliament and are responsible for the creation of laws. Australian
encouraging the process of reconciliation between Aboriginal and other Australians, the introduction of policies encouraging economic competitiveness, and debate over the possibility of an Australian republic. Hon. Paul Keating was Prime Minister from 20 December 1991 to 11 March 1996. Born: 18 January 1944 at Sydney, NSW. Paul John Keating was born in Sydney, New South Wales, on 18 January 1944. He married Anna ('Annita') von Iersel in 1975 and they have four children. He is the first of the four children
The Canadian Senate is continuously called into question as reform becomes increasingly popular among members of society who question its validity. Originally created to provide a “sober second thought” on the House of Commons, the Senate is meant to introduce and vote on legislation (excluding money bills) and provide protections for provincial rights. Senators are chosen by the Prime Minister, but appointed by the governor general, usually along party lines; “almost all senators have declared loyalties
The Senate has been one of the most contested and over-analysed areas of the Australian political system. The more controversial of the two houses, it was greatly debated even before the inception of the Parliament and is likely to continue to be a point of debate in the future. This essay will examine the question as to whether the senate should be abolished or retained. It will draw upon the main values of Australian Public Law to suggest that … In section I, the essay will cover the background
The statement “Over time, particular groups within the Australian political and legal system have been disadvantaged” is valid to a great extent. Indigenous Australians (IA) have been disadvantaged since colonial times. At Federation IA’s were disadvantaged in the Constitution and have continually been discriminated against through statute law, government policy and high court rulings. There has been an increase in black activism over the years however IA’s are still disadvantaged in modern Australia
court with the help of lawyers in the public’s interest. The timeframe for drastic school discipline changes began around 1969. The Supreme Court ruled how... ... middle of paper ... ..., Barry A. "School Discipline: “Is There a Crisis in Our Schools?" Australian Journal of Social Issues 35.1 (2000): 73-86. EBSCO MegaFILE. EBSCO. Web. 19 Nov. 2010. Jackson, Toby. "Getting Serious About School Discipline." Public Interest 133 (1998): 68+. Expanded Academic ASAP. Web. 19 Nov. 2010. Jost, Kenneth