The Australian Policy Handbook (4th Revised Edition)

Author(s): Catherine Althaus

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"This authoritative guide to the practice and process of public policy in Australia combines sound analysis and practical know-how in a handbook of great value to students, teachers and practitioners." --Professor Allan Fels, AO, Dean, Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) Public policy permeates our lives. It is the stuff of government, the justification for taxes, the foundation of the laws that regulate our behaviour, the support for health, education and other social services. Public policy gives us roads, railways and airports, drought relief, emergency services, industry and employment development, and natural resource management. While politicians make the decisions, public servants provide analysis and support for those choices. The authors draw on their depth of practical experience to outline the processes used in making public policy. They systematically explain the relationships between political decision-makers, public service advisers, other community participants, and those charged with implementing the programs that result. The Australian Policy Handbook is a unique contribution to improving public policy.


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"This authoritative guide to the practice and process of public policy in Australia combines sound analysis and practical know-how in a handbook of great value to students, teachers and practitioners." --Professor Allan Fels, dean, Australia and New Zealand School of Government

List of figures and tablesAcknowledgments Introduction: Why The Australian Policy Handbook?1. Why policy matters 2. The institutions of public policy 3. A policy cycle 4. Identifying issues 5. Policy analysis 6. Policy instruments 7. Consultation 8. Coordination 9. Decision 10. Implementation 11. Evaluation 12. Managing the policy Ppocess Appendix 1: Checklists for policy development Appendix 2: Internet research tools for public policy Glossary References Index

General Fields

  • : 9781741753318
  • : allenu
  • : allenu
  • : October 2007
  • : Australia
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Catherine Althaus
  • : Paperback
  • : 4th Revised edition
  • : 320.60994
  • : 280
  • : Illustrations