James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2006

PL2291 - Australian Public Policy and Politics

[Offered in even-numbered years]

Credit points: 03
Year: 2006
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
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This subject examines the context, process and problems of public policy in Australia. It does this via a framework of public policy defined as government decisions, produced by the interaction of values, interests and resources, shaped by institutions and mediated by politics. The analysis of these factors is applied to the study of a range of specific policy areas. The lecture and tutorial program covers the Australian public policy context; the role of parties, parliament and cabinet in policy formulation and several policy case studies. A seminar program examines the influence of selected organisations (including pressure groups and statutory authorities) on public policy.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:PL1001 or PL1002
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PL3291

Availabilities

, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Douglas Hunt.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
  • 10 hours
    Assessment: (40%); (10%); (50%).

    , , Study Period 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2006
    Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Douglas Hunt.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours
    • 10 hours
      Assessment: (40%); (10%); (50%).

      , Study Period 1
      Census Date 24-Mar-2006
      Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Douglas Hunt.
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU and Printed materials
      Assessment: (40%); (60%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.