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Political Parties and Policy - POL831
This unit looks at the impact of elections, party politics and changes of government on the policy process. Case studies drawn from recent federal and state elections are used to evaluate the conduct and impact of election campaigns, the extent to which policy formation within political parties is participative and democratic, and the impact of the transition to government on pre-election policies. The unit explores the evolution of theories around political representation and the functions of political parties in democratic systems. It critically analyses scholarly debate around the cartelisation and decline of political parties, and its application to the Australian context.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | E2 - Evening; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde X2 - External study; Offered in Session 2 (On-campus dates: 16 September, 28 October ) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Politics staff |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to MPP or MPASR or PGCertPASR or PGDipPASR |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations Faculty of Arts |
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