Structure of Social Science Politics

Question: Discuss about the Structure of Social Science Politics. Answer: Introduction: The structure of the politics in Australia revolves around the framework of a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy. Australia largely operates a two party system that requires a compulsory voting system. The study will focus on the basic problems regarding the structure and dynamics of the political set up of Australia and will try to discuss them with a proper logical analysis and by some well-developed arguments. During the twelve-week study programme, enough has been talked about the problems that are very relevant in context of the political situation of Australia. For example among the recent and most important political issues the problems regarding the refugee crisis can be talked about. In Australia, the political debate is more often shifted towards the ways by which it is possible to stop the refugees to reach the country (Fenna, Robbin and Summers 2013). Each year since 1984 the successive Australian governments have invited the Refugee Council of Australia to discuss the planning for the each years refugee and humanitarian programme (McAllister 2013). Australia is a signatory to the law relating to the status of refugee and the state recognises the right of asylum. Another important issue can be taken into the context, which is highly discussed and criticised throughout the world is the Same-sex marriage issue. The same-sex marriage has been on the political agenda in Australia for the past several years as it was and still now is an important part of the broader debate about the legal recognition. Both the level o states the federal and the state expanded the legal rights and protections for the gay couples in Australia. It can be cited as an example that in the regions of New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland provides legal recognition of the relationship (Stoker, Evans and Halupka 2014). During 2008 and 2009, some reforms were made to enhance the equal entitlements and for the same sex relationships in the areas of social security, employment, taxation, superannuation but there were no significant changes made on the acceptance of the marriage such in the churches or in the social boundaries. In the political field of Australia, the position of women have been significantly under-represented in the both houses of parliament and comprising less than one-third of the all parliaments and one-fifth of all ministers. If one proceeds with the history, it can be seen that Australias ranking for women in national government continues to decline for the past several years. To go by the United Nations rule it is stated that the men and the women should participate equally in the decision making process (Melleuish 2015). However, inspite of the declaration women continue to represent less than one-third of all parliament in Australia. According to another source over the past few decades, Australias comparative ranking for women in national parliaments has steadily decreased from the 20th position in 2001 to the 48th in 2014 (Melleuish 2015). The above issues call for a better understanding and there is an open scope of discussion in relation to the Australias current political scenario. Another very important issue related to the current political status is the issue of national security and terrorism. The Australian Government have an extensive legislative regime around counter terrorism, and the national security. A range of National Agencies contributes to protect the National Security of Australia c. The National Counter Terrorism policy that is signed between Australia and New Zealand is a primary public document. It describes the responsibilities, authorities and the techniques to prevent the acts of terrorism in Australia. The main aim of this policy is to prosecute those who are involved in the acts of terrorism(Tabar, Noble and Poynting 2016). The critical laws of the Australian Government are a vital component in response to the terrorism acts. Australias inter-national policy is also a crucial and delicate area to take account in the context of Australias political environment. The United States has been the most important ally and the trading partner. In addition, Australia has signed and treaty with New Zealand dealing with the security, welfare of the nation and the advancement of the people of the independent territories. Australia is said to be very active politically as the country participates in the Commonwealth meetings every year (Stoker, Evans and Halupka 2014). To strengthen the connection with the other nations Australia has devoted particular attention to Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and many more. In addition to the information, regarding to the relations Australia is in the process in undertaking studies on free Trade agreements with the countries like India, Indonesia, Chile, and China. The above mentioned, issues are very relevant in the context of the current political backdrop of Australia. The issues call for attention and better understanding and more importantly, some open discussions to build a composite way to look at the matters. References: Fenna, A., Robbins, J. and Summers, J., 2013.Government Politics in Australia. Pearson Higher Education AU. McAllister, I., 2013. The personalization of politics in Australia.Party politics, p.1354068813487111. Melleuish, G., 2015. Religion and politics in Australia.Political Theology. Stoker, G., Evans, M., Li, J. and Halupka, M., 2014. Judging Democratic Politics in Australia: Exploring Citizens Folk Theories.Do Democratic Innovations Matter for Citizens. Tabar, P., Noble, G. and Poynting, S., 2016. 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