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Contemporary Issues in Australian Politics - POIR623

This unit provides an opportunity for in-depth study of contemporary and persistent questions in Australian society and politics. It explores the themes of race, gender, class, and nation and relates these to current political debates and policy making. It examines issues around Indigenous Australia, national identity, gender and sexuality, and class relations and egalitarianism following the economic boom of the past two decades, and critically examines the political and policy responses to these issues by Australian governments.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

TBD - Not offered in the current year; next offering is to be determined

Staff Contact(s): Dr Ashley Lavelle
Prerequisites:

Admission to GradCertPP or GradCertIntRel Prerequisite Information

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Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations

Faculty of Arts

Timetable Information

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