Episode of Series “Australia in the 80’s”.
Looks at local, state and federal governments as well as the various law courts to show how Australia has adapted the English laws of Westminster. Uses archival footage and includes segments with Malcolm Fraser and Bill Hayden.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015365
Language
English
Subject categories
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Courts - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Federal government - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Law
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Legislation
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Local government - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political science
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → State governments - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)