Federalism debate overlaid by ignorance

Profile view of George Williams head with blurred yellow and red background.
Centre for Governance and Public Policy
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Ignorance and defeatism are overshadowing the debate on federalism in Australia, a leading constitutional lawyer has told a Brisbane symposium. “When it comes to Australia’s system of government, the general community is, by and large, woefully ignorant,” Professor George Williams, University of New South Wales, said. “It is clear that the community knows little and […]