This document outlines 9 criteria for a 2-page homework assignment on same sex marriage in Australia, including considering the government's and opposition's stances, the role of minor parties and interest groups, public opinion, overseas influences, and parliamentary debate. Students are directed to research newspapers and political party websites to address these points in their response.
This document outlines 9 criteria for a 2-page homework assignment on same sex marriage in Australia, including considering the government's and opposition's stances, the role of minor parties and interest groups, public opinion, overseas influences, and parliamentary debate. Students are directed to research newspapers and political party websites to address these points in their response.
This document outlines 9 criteria for a 2-page homework assignment on same sex marriage in Australia, including considering the government's and opposition's stances, the role of minor parties and interest groups, public opinion, overseas influences, and parliamentary debate. Students are directed to research newspapers and political party websites to address these points in their response.
This document outlines 9 criteria for a 2-page homework assignment on same sex marriage in Australia, including considering the government's and opposition's stances, the role of minor parties and interest groups, public opinion, overseas influences, and parliamentary debate. Students are directed to research newspapers and political party websites to address these points in their response.
For this issue, you need to consider the following:
1. What is the issue? 2. What is the Governments stance on the issue? 3. Has the Prime Minister played a major or minor role in the issue? 4. What is the Oppositions stance on the issue? 5. What is the stance of minor parties such as the Greens and the National Party on the issue? 6. Have any special interest groups played a role in the issue? 7. What is the view of the public on the issue? 8. Is this issue in any way influenced by overseas factors? 9. What role has Parliament played in debating this issue? You should be aiming to write approximately 2 pages on the issue, following the above criteria. Newspapers such as The Age and The Australian (hard copy or online) and the websites of the political parties will assist you in this homework. Due date: Wednesday 3 June