Making Federation Work
Issued by
Griffith University
Earners of this micro-credential have completed a course that examines the evolution of Australia's federal system of government and implications for policymakers and public sector leaders in light of current changes and challenges. After decades of debate over federal reform, imperatives of crisis response (climate/energy, bushfires and COVID19) have finally brought dramatic shifts in the structures (replacement of the Council of Australian Governments with National Cabinet) and, potentially,
Additional DetailsSkills
Earning Criteria
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Describe key characteristics of federalism and the benefits and challenges inherent to federal systems
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Australia's federal system, including the principles, institutions and processes that underpin its design
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Critically reflect on the forces and events that have shaped the evolution of Australian federalism since the colonial period and evaluate their implications for changing approaches to intergovernmental relations
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Contribute in an informed way to discussion and debate about problems, issues and current opportunities for reform or renovation in intergovernmental relations, with reference to relevant experience, examples and self-directed research
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Exercise improved knowledge and skills in the practice of designing, negotiating, participating in and implementing policy and services within collaborative and multi-agency/multi-level programs
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Guided Discussion with Peers
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Research Project Part 1
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Research Project Part 2