Australian constitutional democracy
Hugh Emy
8 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
Objectives On successful completion of this subject students should have an understanding of the hybrid character of the Australian Constitution and the distinctive features of Australian constitutional democracy; have mastered analytic and conceptual skills requisite to constitutional debate; acquired a greater capacity for report writing.
Synopsis The subject covers Australia's national government, including the Constitution, responsible government, federalism, the High Court, the Head of State, the public service and the parties. Beginning with the Dismissal in 1975, it explains recent debates about the hybrid Constitution, problems with particular institutions and changes to the machinery of government. It asks whether Australia is diverging from parliamentary government towards stronger forms of executive rule.
Assessment Précis exercise (1250 words): 20%
* Essay (3750
words): 40%
* Class test (1 hour): 30%
* Tutorial performance 10%
Preliminary texts
Kelly P November 1975 Allen and Unwin, 1995
Galligan B A federal republic CUP, 1995
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