Second edition of introductory tertiary-level politics text, first published in 1995. Covers domestic policy and now includes new material on Australia's foreign relations and important documents such as the ANZUS treaty. Also takes into account the 1996 federal election and recent topical debates. Includes a bibliography and an index. Mcallister is director of the research school of social sciences , ANU . the other authors teach in the school of politics, University of NSW.