Resource Key
LEVEL 1
brief, basic information laid out in an easy-to-read format. May use informal language. (Includes most news articles)
LEVEL 2
provides additional background information and further reading. Introduces some subject-specific language.
LEVEL 3
lengthy, detailed information. Frequently uses technical/subject-specific language. (Includes most analytical articles)
Institutes
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Australia Institute. (2021). The Australian Institute. Retrieved from https://australiainstitute.org.au/
The Australia Institute is one of the country’s most influential public policy think tanks. Based in Canberra, we conduct high impact research that combines rigorous fact-driven material with cutting-edge communication strategies. -
IPA. (2021). Institute of Public Affairs. Retrieved from https://ipa.org.au/
The Institute of Public Affairs is an independent, non-profit public policy think tank, dedicated to preserving and strengthening the foundations of economic and political freedom.
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CIS. (N.D.). The Centre for Independent Studies. Retrieved from https://www.cis.org.au/We aim to make sure good policy ideas are heard and seriously considered so that Australia can continue to prosper into the future.
Introduction
An interest group is usually a formally organized association that seeks to influence public policy. This broad definition, increasingly used by scholars, contrasts with older, narrower ones that include only private associations that have a distinct, formal organization....One problem with such a narrow definition is that many formally organized entities are not private. The most important lobbying forces in any society are the various entities of government: national, regional, and local government agencies and institutions such as the military. "Interest group." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 10 Nov. 2020. Interest group." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 10 Nov. 2020. school-eb-com-au.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/levels/high/article/interest-group/108573. Accessed 14 Mar. 2021
Who runs the country?
ABC News. [2019, September 2]. Who runs the country? Lobbying in Australia | The Drum. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJUJIY3UwdY&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29
Australian Politics - Pressure Groups
Clickview. (2004). Australian Politics - Pressure Groups [Video File]. Retrieved from https://clickv.ie/w/3S4p
Key Words
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Pressure Groups an interest group organized to influence public and especially government policy but not to elect candidates to office
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Political Party a group of persons organized for the purpose of directing the policies of a government
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Lobby Group a group of persons engaged in lobbying especially as representatives of a particular interest group
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Legislation the exercise of the power and function of making rules (such as laws) that have the force of authority by virtue of their promulgation by an official organ of a state or other organization
Databases
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Britannica Schools This link opens in a new window
Britannica School covers the core subject areas of English, Maths, Science and History. Interactive lessons, activities, games, stories, worksheets, manipulatives, study guides and research tools.
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World Book Encyclopedia This link opens in a new window
Online version of the complete reference work along with dictionary, atlas, links, magazines, historical documents, audio, video, images, and 3D photograph
Social Action Groups
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Getup. (2021). Getup. Retrieved from https://www.getup.org.au/
From standing up to gas giants like Origin Energy to running a hard-hitting media campaign to save the ABC, our most important work relies on the support of regular donations made by the GetUp Crew. -
ACOSS.(N.D.) Australian Council of Social Services. Retrieved from https://www.acoss.org.au/
Homelessness, domestic violence and a range of other services will have to cut the support they provide to people in need unless the Federal Government commits to continuing equal pay funding that it has extended for other community services.