Social Sciences
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Australian federalism shaped by problems and politics, trending towards centralization.

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Pragmatic Federalism: Australian Federalism from Hawke to Howard
Robyn Hollander, Haig Patapan

Paper Summary

The article looks at Australian federalism from the time of Hawke to Howard. It shows that Australian federalism is practical, shaped by real problems, specific policies, and politics, rather than just theories or party beliefs. This practical approach explains why authority in Australia is becoming more centralized.

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