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Category : Australia
Languages : en
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Covers broadsides issued by the parties, independents, lobby groups for both Houses of Parliament for elections from 1901 to date including referenda.
Australian Referendum Material
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Category : Australia
Languages : en
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Covers broadsides issued by the parties, independents, lobby groups for both Houses of Parliament for elections from 1901 to date including referenda.
The 1967 Referendum
Author: Bain AttwoodPublisher: Aboriginal Studies Press
ISBN: 0855755555
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
On 27 May 1967 a remarkable event occurred. An overwhelming majority of electors voted in a national referendum to amend clauses of the Australian Constitution concerning Aboriginal people. Today it is commonly regarded as a turning point in the history of relations between Indigenous and white Australians: a historic moment when citizenship rights -- including the vote -- were granted and the Commonwealth at long last assumed responsibility for Aboriginal affairs. Yet the constitutional changes entailed in the referendum brought about none of these things. "The 1967 Referendum" explores the legal and political significance of the referendum and the long struggle by black and white Australians for constitutional change. It traces the emergence of a series of powerful narratives about the Australian Constitution and the status of Aborigines, revealing how and why the referendum campaign acquired so much significance and has since become the subject of highly charged myth in contemporary Australia. Attwood and Markus's text is complemented by personal recollections and opinions about the referendum by a range of Indigenous people, and historical documents and illustrations.
Constitutional Politics
Author: John WarhurstPublisher: Univ. of Queensland Press
ISBN: 9780702233418
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 300
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Voice Referendum
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Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Collection of material concerning about the 2023 referendum, including flyers, pamphlets, programs and other materials.
The Australian Electoral System
Author: David M. FarrellPublisher: UNSW Press
ISBN: 9780868408583
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The Australian Electoral System provides the first-ever comprehensive study of the design of Australian electoral systems. It focuses on the two electoral systems, both 'preferential', that are most closely associated with Australia: namely the alternative vote and the single transferable vote. The book covers four main themes. First, it traces the origins of Australia's electoral systems, explaining how and why Australia ended up with such a relatively unique arrangement. Second, it explores the range of variation in the detail of how the various schemes operate - variations which can have significant behavioural and electoral consequences. Third, it uses aggregate and survey data to systematically analyse the consequences of electoral system design. Fourth, it examines voter reaction to these systems, both in Australia and also cross-nationally.
Elections
Author: Marian SawerPublisher: Federation Press
ISBN: 9781862873957
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Australia was the first nation to invent itself through the ballot box and has become a country renowned for democratic innovations, from the secret ballot to adult suffrage and Saturday elections. Many of these reforms are now benchmarks of democracy. Yet the equity of Australia's electoral process continues to be challenged. Does Australia have full, free and fair elections? The authors of this informative, entertaining volume tell of political forces and personalities which have shaped Australia's electoral system. They describe how Australia became a pacesetter, why it experimented so much and whether the experiments have worked. They go on to consider what could and should be done, and the major modern challenges. Are party politics and pre-selections a corrupting influence? What is the impact of a mobile and scattered population? How widespread are the 'rorts'? Could we have a 'Florida' down under? Elections - Full, Free and Fair is an edited volume on Australian electoral history and innovations, providing a broad commentary on continuing democratic challenges. This well-researched book on democracy and electoral justice covers topics of perennial importance. The project was supported by the ANU, the Australian Electoral Commission, Old Parliament House and the Parliamentary Education Office.
Referendum 1999 Collection
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Category : Australia
Languages : en
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The collection includes material from both the Yes and No campaigns for the referendum on the Australian Head of State held on 6 November 1999, as well as material provided by the AEC to all voters.
People Power
Author: George WilliamsPublisher:
ISBN: 9781742237985
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Why has success been so rare in Australian referendums? From the failed attempt to ban communism in 1951 to the unsuccessful Voice referendum in 2023, Australians have been cautious about constitutional change, approving only eight out of 45 referendum proposals. In People Power, the only full history of constitutional change in Australia, constitutional experts George Williams and David Hume closely examine our referendum record and explain why success has been so rare. They interview leading proponents for constitutional change and analyse each referendum campaign, the public response and the forces that shaped the outcome. This updated edition includes analysis on the Voice referendum along with discussion about the rise of interest in state and territory referendums, and the national plebiscite on same-sex marriage in 2017. The answer to Australia's successful referendums? Truly engaging the people in the political process.
Electoral Education Resource
Author: Australian Electoral CommissionPublisher:
ISBN: 9780646425115
Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 124
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