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University of Oxford ; University of Chester ; University of LeicesterPublication Date
2007-06
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Based on content analysis of representatives' websites and face-to-face interviews, this article discusses the way in which Australian MPs (Federal House of Representatives) have adopted the internet to get and keep in touch with their constituents, in the case of large electorates. The results indicate that while websites amongst legislators are growing, they are used primarily as supplementary, administrative tools.Citation
Australian Journal of Public Administration, 2007, 66(2), pp. 210-222Publisher
WileyAdditional Links
http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0313-6647Type
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0313-66471467-8500
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This article was submitted to the RAE2008 for the University of Chester - Social Work and Social Policy & Administration.ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1111/j.1467-8500.2007.00529.x