| Description |
xiv, 389 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. The constitutional design -- 3. The electroral and party systems -- 4. The crisis of 1974-75 -- 5. Original intent and expectations -- 6. Coalitions in the Chamber -- 7. Dividing the Senate -- 8. The Senate and the House of Representatives -- 9. Mandates and reform -- 10. The Senate in the balance |
| Summary |
A systematic examination of how the Senate actually operates covering topics which include the design and operation of Australia's system of government, an analysis of the confrontation between the Senate and the House of Representatives in 1975, proposals for reform, the Republican debate, minority parties and the balance of power |
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A systematic examination of how the Senate actually operates covering topics which include the design and operation of Australia's system of government, an analysis of the confrontation betwen the Senate and the house of Representatives in 1975, proposals for reform, the republican debate, minority parties and the balance of power |
| Analysis |
Senate |
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House Senate relations |
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Constitution |
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Constitutional Crisis 1975 |
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Constitutional reform |
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History |
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Mandate |
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Political parties, Australian |
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Statistics |
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Trends to 2005 |
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Coalition (Politics) |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages [369]-381 |
| Subject |
Australia. Parliament. Senate.
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Australia. Parliament. Senate -- History.
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Australia. Parliament. Senate -- Rules and practice.
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Legislative bodies -- Australia.
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| SUBJECT |
Australia -- Politics and government -- 1945- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009600
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Australia -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009597
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| Author |
Bach, Stanley.
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Australia. Parliament. Senate.
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| LC no. |
2004463190 |
| ISBN |
064271293X |
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0642712913 paperback |
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