Table of Contents

* Preface and Acknowledgements *1. Australian Democracy *2. Australian Constitutionalism *3. Federalism in Australia *4. Government, Parliament and Judiciary *5. Representation and the importance of Opposition *6. Australian Parties and the Party System *7. Australian Political Ideas and Doctrines *8. Political Pluralism in Australia: Groups and Politics *9. Political Leadership in Australia *10. Politics in the Howard Era * Brief Conclusion * Glossary * Appendix: The Australian Constitution * Index

About the Author

Graham Maddox is Emeritus Professor of Political and International Studies at the University of New England.