From Postbox to Powerhouse: A Centenary History of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 1911-2010 - Couverture souple

Weller, Patrick; Scott, Joanne; Stevens, Bronwyn

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1742375146 ISBN 13 : 9781742375144

Editeur : Allen & Unwin, 2011

Synopsis

Now a century old, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet is at the heart of government in Australia. From Postbox to Powerhouse tracks its history, from its very humble beginnings as a department that did little more than cirate papers between other government departments. Since the start of World War I, the federal government has extended its activities. As prime ministers became involved in all areas of government, so, decade by decade, the department became increasingly influential in its own right. Prime ministers have required talented and dedicated people to ade them. Today, the department is the center of government, a powerhouse which not only serves prime ministers but in doing so must address the major national issues of the day, including climate change, capacity constraints, terrorism, and skills shortages. Through this history of a government department, we have a bird's-eye w of the radical changes in the way politics and government have been managed over a century, and many fascinating glimpses of the day-to-day workings of what is now one of the most important institutions in the country.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Professor Patrick Weller, AO, is Director of the Centre for Governance and Public Policy at Griffith University. Joanne Scott is Professor in History and Bronwyn Stevens is Program Leader for the BA (International Studies) at the University of the Sunshine Coast. They are authors of The Engine Room of Government: The Queensland Premier's Department 1859-2001.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet is the heart of government in Australia. Its history reveals the growing sophistication in the way politics and government are managed, and provides fascinating glimpses of the day - to - day workings of the most important institution in the country.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Allen & Unwin
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1742375146
• ISBN 13: 9781742375144
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 360
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible