politics presure groups

Question 1

pressure groups definitoin

Answer 1

associations formed by people seeking to influence law making. They act in a variety of ways but do not usually seek election to parliament. The theories of pluralism and corporatism explain their activity.

Question 2

sectional pressure group definition

Answer 2

focus on benefits for a particular sector of society. E.g., Australian Medical Association

Question 3

promotional pressure groups definition

Answer 3

promote particular causes, beliefs or values. e.g, Aus Conservation Foundation

Question 4

sectional group and what it represents

Answer 4

Australian Medical Association (AMA) represents Australian doctors and medical students

Question 5

promotional group and what it represents

Answer 5

Australian Conservation Foundation, Australia’s national environment organisation

Question 6

AMA lobby government examples

Answer 6

1. 16th July 2022
   Government cut telehealth items when Covid was on the rise again
   AMA Vice President Dr Chris May said “it was not possible to properly consult and prescribe patients asking for antiviral medication to combat COVID-19 in under 20 minutes.”
   After this, the government said they would reinstate the item
2. AMA members raised concerns around ongoing issues with My Health Record such as the consumer controlled nature makes it a likely incomplete information source.
   After this the Aus Gov agreed not to pursue this proposal

Question 7

ACF lobby government examples

Answer 7

1. ACF provided bipartisan support to politicians, this lead to Australia’s Climate Change Bill
   The first legislative requirement regarding greenhouse gas emission reduction targets passed in Australia and the country’s first climate change related legislation to be passed in over a decade
2. July of 2021
   Woodside planned to sink a structure that contained toxins, plastic and metal into a sensitive marine environement
   By bringing this to light, the 83 metre structure would no longer be dropped into the reef as of September 2021

Question 8

Conclusion

Answer 8

Both ACF and AMA are examples of how pressure groups are significant participants in Australia’s political system. By lobbying the government, they are able to express their concerns and the issues they are passionate about. In turn, comes the opportunity to influence government-decisions, therefore changing Australia’s political system step-by-step to advocate their beliefs.