How Australian Democracy Works: And why

Publisher's description:
In recent years, trust in Australian politics and politicians has been at an all-time low. From political polarization and the spread of disinformation to the lack of trust in the public institutions that underpin our government, the truth can often be hard to find.

How Australian Democracy Works is a pulse check of our country’s political health and a helpful guide to understanding our nation’s political history and our place in the world, from government, parliament, the Constitution, and pressing policy issues.

Discover the best, most current analysis from people with valuable experience and expertise to better understand who we are, how we got here, and where we might go next. From The Conversation’s top academic writers comes an honest and informed call to examine, rethink, and safeguard Australia’s unique democracy.

Author: Amanda Dunn

Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: 4 March 2025

Pages: 336

Published: 4 March 2025

ISBN: 9781760763640