Australian Politics,
Political Parties & Parliaments

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1. Australian Political Parties - not every political party in the Australian political spectrum. It covers major parties as well as a range of other major groups :
• Australian Democrats
• Australian Democrats - NSW Division
• Australian Democrats Northern Territory
• Australian Democrats South Australia
• Victorian Democrats
• Australia First Party [Sydney Branch]
  The national site appears to have gone.
• Australian Greens Party
  A strong environmental party, but other views as well.
• Australian Greens Victoria
• Tasmanian Greens
• The Greens NSW
• The Greens Qld
• The Greens WA
• Australian Labor Party
  One of two major political parties in Australia.
• ACT Labor Party
• NSW Labor
• Northern Territory ALP
• Queensland ALP
• South Australian ALP
• Tasmanian ALP
• Victorian ALP
• Western Australian ALP
• Christian Democratic Party of Australia
• Communist Party of Australia
  Yes, one still exists.
• Democratic Socialist Party
  Find out about socialism, Marxist theory and why capitalism is bad.
• Family First Party
  A new party in the new century.
• Liberal Party of Australia
  One of two major political parties in Australia.
• Canberra Liberals
• Liberal Party of NSW
• Country Liberal Party, Northern Territory
• Queensland Liberal Party
• Liberal South Australia
• Tasmanian Liberals
• Victorian Liberals
• WA Liberals
• National Party of Australia
  Previously called the Country Party. Aims to represent rural Australia.
• One Nation
  Started by Pauline Hanson and had impact in the bush.
• Non-Custodial Parents Party
  Federally based party. The site covers membership details and the policy on which it is based.
• Nuclear Disarmament Party
• Younger Voters - most major parties have ‘Young’ versions. Some are listed below :
• NSW Young Labor
• The Young Nationals
• Young Australian Democrats
• Young Liberal Movement
2. Blogs, Podcasts, Videocasts, … :
• Australian Politics Today
  ‘A specialised site hosting podcasts or videocasts from your State and Federal members.’
• The Domain
  ‘Australia’s best political blogs.’
• The Poll Bludger
  ‘Reflections on the Miracle of Democracy at Work in the Greatest Nation on Earth.’
3. Electoral Council/Commission/Offices :
• Australian Electoral Commission
  Body looking after elections in Australia.
• Australian Capital Territory
• New South Wales
• Northern Territory
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia
• Electoral Council of Australia
  Representatives of other electoral groups who safeguard the electoral rolls and look at other electoral matters.
4. Federal Leaders :
• Prime Minister, The
  A page devoted to the incumbent Prime Minister.
• Prime Ministers of Australia
  Listing of all Prime Ministers giving details about each including name, party, dates and time as PM.
• Opposition Leaders
  [Federal]
  As for Prime Ministers.
5. Finding Legislation :
• Legislation Tracker LexisNexis
  Access legislation sources for both Commonwealth and States/Territories. Covers Bills, Acts and Regulations.
• Legal Journal Tracker LexisNexis
  Access legal based journals covering Australian law and legislation.
6. General Sites & Portals :
• Australasian Political Studies Association
  Areas including Australian Government & Current Affairs, Political Texts online, Overseas Governments and Political Science.
• Australian Politics …
  [History Institutions and Issues]
  ‘This is a website created by a high school senior as a final for a comparative politics class.’ It covers institutions, major political issues of the present period e.g. Indigenous Relations, The Republic, Globalisation.
• australianpolitics.com
  Information from breaking news, the Constitution, voting systems, executive government, elections, political parties, foreign policy, even information about overseas politics [US and British].
• Australian Politics Links
  Links to all aspect of Australian politics. Especially useful if looking for research information. Research and academia to unions and industrial relations.
• Australia’s National Forum
  ‘A vehicle to promote democratic uses of the Internet in Australia. The National Forum site is a virtual Town Square designed to provide Free democratic space on the web for our citizens, and shop fronts for our institutions.’
• Crikey
  ‘Australia’s true insider noticeboard. It takes readers to the inner worlds of politics, government, business, media, sport, the law, arts, publishing, the entertainment industry and those dark places where decisions are made behind closed doors.’
• iVote
  ‘We are in no way pushing for a change of government or for that matter, maintaining the status quo, we simply hope to increase understanding of the political process amongst young Aussies. Arguing with that is like shooting bambi.’ Done for young Australians by young Australians. Three major sections and multiple sub-sections.
• On the Record
  ABC site with information on parliament, elections and debates.
• Palmer’s Oz Politics
  Everything you could want about Australian Politics. A brilliant site.
• PR Society of Australia
  A group who recommend and promote the Hare Clark Quota electoral system.
• Women’s Electoral Lobby
  Contacts are provided, as are policies, Women’s History project and more.
7. “Having Your Say !” :
• Get Up !
  A new, American style, of direct political action. Allows you to send messages to co-alition politicians at the Federal level [Senate only]. A pity it does not cover all parties and representatives in both houses.
• New Matilda
  ‘Offers a place for you to speak out about the Australia you want.’
• Source, The
  Hub for young people to be involved in the governmental process.
8. Parliamentary Education Offices - specific education [school sites]. Accessed directly or by clicking on ‘education’/‘For Schools’ buttons :
• Australian PEO
• Australian Capital Territory PEO
• New South Wales PEO
• Queensland PEO
• Victoria PEO
• Western Australia PEO
9. Polling Groups :
• A C Nielsen
• Galaxy Research
• Newspoll Market Research
• Roy Morgan Research
10. Republic, The :
• Australian Republic Issue, The - A Guide
  ‘A non-partisan page linking WWW resources concerning one of the more high profile constitutional issues in this country might be useful.’
• Australian Republican Movement
  The body which argues for Australia to become a republic.
• Constitutional Reform Index
11. Webcasts from Australian Governments - a number of governments are using webcasts to provide greater involvement for people. A number listed :
• Australian Federal Parliament
  [Also Committee Hearings]
• Queensland State Parliament
  [Audio]