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Accountability - POL836
Accountability is an essential but highly contested aspect of policy-making in a democratic system. This unit provides a critical examination of the growing array of mechanisms (administrative law, ombudsmen, auditors-general, parliamentary committees, judicial review, ICAC, FOI, whistleblower protections) designed to hold public policy makers accountable. The unit explores a range of theoretical approaches to accountability and responsibility, and applies these to current debates in the Australian and international setting. Recent developments in government service delivery, such as privatisation, outsourcing, and public private partnerships, are analysed with respect to the reach and effectiveness of accountability mechanisms.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S2 Evening - Session 2, North Ryde, Evening S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: Compulsory) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Politics staff |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to MPP or PGDipPP or PGCertPP 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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