
Conversations Kim and the Constitution
Aug 22, 2023
Guest expert Kim Rubenstein provides insights into the Australian constitution, discussing its formation, the white Australia policy, the role of ministers, the incorporation of the US system, the debate on a bill of rights, the 1967 referendum, and the proposal for an indigenous voice to parliament. The chapter also explores the coalition's perspective on constitutional change and the importance of citizen awareness of the constitution.
Chapters
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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Formation of a National Government in Australia and the White Australia Policy
01:52 • 19min
The Appointment of Ministers and the Principle of Responsible Government
21:20 • 2min
Incorporating US System into the Australian Constitution
23:33 • 3min
The Consideration of an Australian Bill of Rights
26:30 • 14min
The 1967 Referendum and the Aboriginal Voice
40:17 • 9min
The Coalition, Opposition, and the Australian Constitution
49:11 • 3min
