Who's Running This Country?

Who’s Running This Country? explains how Australia is governed, why we have the system we do, how it works, and what changes are being discussed.It covers* democracy, Federation and the constitution* steps in passing a new law* elections and voting systems* what governments do* public opinion polls and lobby groups* parliaments, parties and prime ministersand includes a comprehensive glossary.John Nicholson is well known for his distinctive books on Australian society and history, including Gold!, The First Fleet, Explorers of Australia, A Home among the Gum Trees and Kimberley Warrior.