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The book offers a comprehensive history of constitutional change in Australia, highlighting the country's low success rate in referendums. It delves into the reasons behind the rarity of approved proposals, supported by interviews with key advocates and a wealth of historical materials like political cartoons and campaign advertisements. The authors analyze each referendum campaign's dynamics and public reactions, ultimately concluding that genuine public engagement is crucial for achieving successful constitutional amendments.
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People Power, George Williams, David Hume
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- 2010
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- Title
- People Power
- Subtitle
- The history and the future of the referendum in Australia
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Williams, David Hume
- Publisher
- UNSW Press
- Publisher
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 312
- ISBN13
- 9781742232157
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book offers a comprehensive history of constitutional change in Australia, highlighting the country's low success rate in referendums. It delves into the reasons behind the rarity of approved proposals, supported by interviews with key advocates and a wealth of historical materials like political cartoons and campaign advertisements. The authors analyze each referendum campaign's dynamics and public reactions, ultimately concluding that genuine public engagement is crucial for achieving successful constitutional amendments.