Public Policy in Australia

Is Australian public policy unique? Does federalism, an active system, the structure of government, and the political roles of industry and pressure groups create processes and outcomes different from those of other countries?

Public Policy in Australia is the first book to address these questions and to introduce students to public policy. The four authors diverse research interests, but a shared concern to explore major issues central to the Australian polity; by skilfully interweaving theories of governing and decision making with analysis of Australian policy fields they provide a lively and incisive text for this exciting new field.

Designed for both undergraduate and masters courses, Public Policy in Australia should be essential reading for students of public policy, political science, public administration, applied economics and anyone with an interest in how and why governments make the choices they do.