To the average observer, politics can seem like a confusing mix of dry-as-dust policies and sensational headlines.

It isn’t always easy to follow the action, but knowing the basics of how the system works can make a big difference. And AU’s Centre for Global and Social Analysis is part of a great online tool that helps.

The Centre is part of the Parliamentary Democracy project, an initiative meant ?to foster knowledge and a better understanding of the history, principles and practices of the Westminster model of parliamentary democracy.?

It’s a good general primer but there are plenty of extra resources too, including self-tests and links to other online info.