I.Introduction:Different Perspectives The emphasis is upon the principle that there are different ways of thinking and knowing about the world:there is neither absolute truth nor one single way to run the country.Instead,there has to be debate about how we know the world and how we should behave in the world.Even core values-which tend to be long lastingcan be changed over time,not by a violent overthrow of the cultural system but through discussion,education and gradual cultural change The major differences in the perspectives of Australians are,to some extent,represented by the major political parties.Over the past 100 years government in Australia,in the main,has been represented by either the Labour Party or the Coalition.The Coalition represents the combined perspectives and interests of both the Liberal and the National parties
I. Introduction: Different Perspectives • The emphasis is upon the principle that there are different ways of thinking and knowing about the world: there is neither absolute truth nor one single way to run the country. Instead, there has to be debate about how we know the world and how we should behave in the world. Even core values—which tend to be long lasting—can be changed over time, not by a violent overthrow of the cultural system but through discussion, education and gradual cultural change. • The major differences in the perspectives of Australians are, to some extent, represented by the major political parties. Over the past 100 years government in Australia, in the main, has been represented by either the Labour Party or the Coalition. The Coalition represents the combined perspectives and interests of both the Liberal and the National parties
Australian major political parties Australian Labor LIBERAL 訃ATIONALS
Australian major political parties
II.The Formation of the Australian Political System Australia has what has been called a Washminster' form of polity.It is a mixture of the US,Washington system of government and the British,Westminster system:the political structure is based on a Federation of States and has a three-tier system of government but the chief executive is a Prime Minister not a President. Australia has a three-tier system of government-the Australian Parliament at Federal level,six State governments and about 900 Local Government bodies
II. The Formation of the Australian Political System • Australia has what has been called a ‘Washminster’ form of polity. It is a mixture of the US, Washington system of government and the British, Westminster system: the political structure is based on a Federation of States and has a three-tier system of government but the chief executive is a Prime Minister not a President. • Australia has a three-tier system of government—the Australian Parliament at Federal level, six State governments and about 900 Local Government bodies
II.The Formation of the Australian Political System The Parliament of Australia,or the Federal Parliament,is the legislative branch of the government of Australia.It consists of three elements:the Queen,the Senate (the Upper House)and the House of Representatives (the Lower House).The Queen is represented by the Governor-General.The combination of two elected houses,in which the members of the Senate represent the six States and the two major self-governing Territories while the members of the House represent electoral divisions according to population
II. The Formation of the Australian Political System • The Parliament of Australia, or the Federal Parliament, is the legislative branch of the government of Australia. It consists of three elements: the Queen, the Senate (the Upper House) and the House of Representatives (the Lower House). The Queen is represented by the Governor-General. The combination of two elected houses, in which the members of the Senate represent the six States and the two major self-governing Territories while the members of the House represent electoral divisions according to population
Queen Elizabeth II and Sir Peter John Cosgrove,the 26th and current Governor-General of Australia
Queen Elizabeth II and Sir Peter John Cosgrove, the 26th and current Governor-General of Australia