The reprensentation of small parties and independents in the Senate

Minor party and independent senators have played a critical role in supporting procedural changes which have given the Australian Senate the ability to play an independent role in the legislative process, and to scrutinise the executive branch effectively. This article examines how this situation ha...

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Published in:Australian journal of political science 1999-11, Vol.34 (3), p.353
Main Author: Campbell, Sharman
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Democracy
Legislatures
Political parties
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Summary:Minor party and independent senators have played a critical role in supporting procedural changes which have given the Australian Senate the ability to play an independent role in the legislative process, and to scrutinise the executive branch effectively. This article examines how this situation has followed from the adoption of proportional representation (PR) for Senate elections since 1949.
ISSN:1036-1146
1363-030X