| Description |
vi, 145 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction -- From voluntary welfare coordination to social action : the early years of the Australian Council of Social Service, 1955-1970 -- Towards social policy advocacy, 1970-1975 -- Watchdog for the poor, 1976-1985 -- A political insider, ACOSS 1985-1996 -- Protecting the welfare safety net, 1996-2006 -- Labourists and welfarists : the relationship between the Federal Labour Party and the Australian Council of Social Service -- Neo-liberalism versus social justice : the relationship between the Federal Liberal Party and the Australian Council of Social Service -- A natural alliance? : the relationship between the Australian trade union movement and the Australian Council of Social Service -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
This is the first study to comprehensively examine the role played by ACOSS, in the Australian social policy debate, the implications of Australian welfare debates, and agendas for other advanced welfare states |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Australian Council of Social Service.
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Welfare rights movement -- Australia.
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Pressure groups -- Australia.
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Public welfare -- Australia.
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Welfare state -- Australia.
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| SUBJECT |
Australia -- Social policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2007100478
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| LC no. |
2006014013 |
| ISBN |
1845191196 paperback alkaline paper |
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9781845191191 paperback |
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