1st Edition

The Rise of Political Advisors in the Westminster System

By Yee-Fui Ng Copyright 2018
198 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

198 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

198 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Political advisors have risen in significance in Westminster countries, and have been increasingly thrust into the limelight by headline scandals and through their characterisation in various television series. This increased prominence has led to greater scrutiny of their role and influence. This book demonstrates that the introduction of political advisors into the structure of the executive... Read more

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Genesis And Rise

Chapter 3: Advisors And The Civil Service

Chapter 4: Scandals And Controversies

Chapter 5: Legal And Political Regulation

Chapter 6: Realigning Westminster

Chapter 7: Conclusion

Biography

Yee-Fui Ng is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University, Australia. She has worked as a Policy Advisor at the Australian Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, a Senior Legal Advisor at the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet, as well as a Manager at the Victorian Department of Justice.