The death of democracy is not likely to be an assassination from ambush. It will be a slow extinction from apathy, indifference, and undernourishment. – Robert Maynard Hutchins, educator (1899-1977)
Overview of the Australian Political System
General information about the Australian political system, including links to official sites.
What Is Politics?
Definitions of politics and discussions of why it matters.
Key Terms Explained
Australia’s liberal democracy is built around a constitutional monarchy and the British Westminster system, but with the American federal structure grafted onto it. Many of the key terms are explained here.
Historical Documents
A developing list of the major documents that have shaped our political development over the centuries.
About Australia
Basic information about Australia, including population statistics, the National Anthem and the Flag.
Federation
Australia’s Federation came into being on January 1, 2001. The nation celebrated the Centenary of Federation in 2001.
About Malcolm Farnsworth