Republicanism and constitutionalism in Australia
B Costar
12 points * 2 hours per week * Second semester * Clayton
This subject is concerned with the notions of republicanism, monarchism and citizenship which are inherent in the constitution of the Australian polity. The constitution of the polity in this sense means both the written document with its surrounding conventions and the ideas and ideologies upon which the polity is founded. The debate over republicanism and constitutionalism in Australia will be explored from cultural, historical, institutional, theoretical and comparative perspectives.
Assessment
Written (6000 words): 50% * Examinations (3 hours): 50%
Recommended texts
The report of the Republic Advisory Committee AGPS, 1993
Winterton G (ed.) We, the people Allen and Unwin, 1994