The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia


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This book provides an engaging and distinctive treatment for anyone seeking to understand the significance and interpretation of the Constitution.




The Parliamentarian


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The Office of Speaker


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Platypus and Parliament


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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.




The New Commonwealth Model of Constitutionalism


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Stephen Gardbaum proposes and examines a new way of protecting rights in a democracy.




Australian Senate Practice


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Parliaments as Peacebuilders in Conflict-affected Countries


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The changing nature of conflict and the increase in intrastate conflict during the 1990s, followed by its slow decline since the turn of the century, have led to changing priorities in the field of conflict resolution. No longer is the international community solely concerned with resolving existing conflicts; it also is managing emerging conflicts to ensure that they do not flare into violent conflict. This book outlines some of the strategies parliaments and parliamentarians can adopt to reduce the incidence of conflict and effectively manage conflict when it does emerge. It is hoped that by.







A Short History of Parliament


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This institutional history charts the development and evolution of parliament from the Scottish and Irish parliaments, through the post-Act of Union parliament and into the devolved assemblies of the 1990s. It considers all aspects of parliament as an institution, including membership, parties, constituencies and elections.




Parliaments of the Commonwealth


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