1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 22 mins.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Summary
"Australia's governance and law making system is the bedrock of our society. Fairness, equality and justice are the pillars on which our thriving, complex modern life is based. But how did we arrive at this enviable situation? And how does our system actually work on different levels? This informative program gives a fantastic overview of the role of the Commonwealth Constitution in establishing the Federal parliament and the way powers are divided. We examine our three levels of government, how they work together and separately to create laws, and the structure and role of the Australian parliamentary system. Following a step-by-step passage of a bill through both houses of parliament at a federal and state level, it is a practical and clear explanation of this most important legal function. It also illustrates why and how local governments create law."--case cover
