Topics to be addressed include:Theories of public opinion formation<br/>Structures of government in Australia<br/>Government policy formation processes<br/>Lobbying, government relations and public affairs activities<br/>Peak industry bodies and their activities<br/>NGOs and their activities - the 'third sector'<br/>Think tanks and their activities<br/>Political communication<br/>The role of media in opinion formation<br/>Trends in public participation in policy formation<br/>Trends is public concerns over risk, the environment, and political literacy<br/>The ethics of influencing public opinion<br/>Comparing Australian public opinion processes globally. -- Course Website
Instructor: S Mackey