Focal Points difference as the central value of the Australian society the Washminster form of polity three-tier system of government two houses of parliament ·the Governor-General 。political parties advantages of the pluralist form of government Australian government's role in the national economy interventionist government economic rationalismFocal Points • difference as the central value of the Australian society • the Washminster form of polity • three-tier system of government • two houses of parliament • the Governor-General • political parties • advantages of the pluralist form of government • Australian government’s role in the national economy • interventionist government • economic rationalism