The Australian Government System

Provides a broad description of the Australian Government System. Addresses the legislative arm of government including the Governor General, the Senate and House of Representatives. Overviews the executive arm of Government including the Executive Council. Introduces Departments, Authorities and the Federal Judiciary including both the High Court and Family Court of Australia.

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Credits

producer

Ian Hart

production company

Canberra. College of Advanced Education. Media Centre

Public Service Board

Duration

00:50:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1982

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

508648

Language

English

Subject categories

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia. Royal Australian Navy

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Politics and government

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia. Parliament. House of Representatives

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Parliamentary practice

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Politicians - Australia

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1982

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