(DOWNLOAD) "Re-Invigorating the Accountability and Transparency of the Australian Government's Expenditure." by Melbourne University Law Review * Book PDF Kindle ePub Free

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Title: Re-Invigorating the Accountability and Transparency of the Australian Government's Expenditure.
Author : Melbourne University Law Review
Release Date : January 01, 2008
Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
Pages : * pages
Size : 399 KB

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[The implementation of the central concepts captured by the final arrangements in ss 81 and 83 of the Australian Constitution has evolved over decades. However, some uncertainty as to their actual content and meaning remains. Significantly, the roles of the High Court of Australia and Parliament have been major forces in the breakdown of Parliament's control of the executive's expenditures, opening the way for the adoption of the current accountability and transparency arrangements. Recent actions by Parliament show that it is re-asserting its control over appropriations. However, this article advocates that the focus should be on expenditure rather than appropriations, taking advantage of the potential accountability and transparency afforded by the recent public administration reforms.] I INTRODUCTION