Who's Running This Country? explains how Australia is governed, why we have the system we do, how it works, and what changes are being discussed.
It covers
* democracy, Federation and the constitution
* steps in passing a new law
* elections and voting systems
* what governments do
* public opinion polls and lobby groups
* parliaments, parties and prime ministers
and includes a comprehensive glossary.
John Nicholson is well known for his distinctive books on Australian society and history, including Gold!, The First Fleet, Explorers of Australia, A Home among the Gum Trees and Kimberley Warrior.