An Introduction to the Australian Constitution

An Introduction to the Australian Constitution
Author: P. H. Lane
Publisher: Lawbook Company
Total Pages: 318
Release: 1990
Genre: History
ISBN:

Designed for students commencing study of Australian government and the Australian constitution, the book discusses developments such as the expansion of federal powers in the areas of corporations and external affairs, and the emergence of important commissions. Includes a copy of the Commonwealth Constitution.

An Introduction to the Australian Constitutions

An Introduction to the Australian Constitutions
Author: P. H. Lane
Publisher: Lawbook Company
Total Pages: 346
Release: 1994
Genre: Law
ISBN:

Sixth edition of guide for students and practitioners first published in 1974. Covers the making of the Constitution, the powers of Parliament, the interaction of government and the courts and the roles of the states. Also addresses topics such as the republican debate, and the double dissolution of 1975. Includes and up-to-date copy of the Commonwealth Constitution, and a copy of the 'Australia Act' 1986. Indexed.

The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia

The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia
Author: Nicholas Aroney
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 697
Release: 2015-09-11
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0521759188

This book provides an engaging and distinctive treatment for anyone seeking to understand the significance and interpretation of the Constitution.

The Rules

The Rules
Author: John Waugh
Publisher: Melbourne University
Total Pages: 184
Release: 1996
Genre: Law
ISBN:

Shape of the constitutions - Federation - Parliament - Executive government - Queen and her representatives - Courts - Finance and trade - Basic rights - Republic.

The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia

The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia
Author: Nicholas Aroney
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 697
Release: 2015-11-26
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1316276775

The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia examines the body of constitutional jurisprudence in an original and rigorous yet accessible way. It begins by exploring the historical and intellectual context of ideas surrounding the Constitution's inception, and closely examines its text, structure, principles and purposes in that light. The book then unpacks and critically analyses the High Court's interpretation of the Constitution in a manner that follows the Constitution's own logic and method of organisation. Each topic is defined through detailed reference to the existing case law, which is set out historically to facilitate an appreciation of the progressive development of constitutional doctrine since the Constitution came into force in 1901. The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia provides an engaging and distinctive treatment of this fundamental area of law. It is an excellent book for anyone seeking to understand the significance and interpretation of the Constitution.

The High Court, the Constitution and Australian Politics

The High Court, the Constitution and Australian Politics
Author: Rosalind Dixon
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2015-02-26
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1316276783

The High Court, the Constitution and Australian Politics is an in-depth exploration of the relationship between decisions of the High Court and broader political currents in Australia. It begins with an investigation of the patterns and effects of constitutional invalidation and dissent on the High Court over time, and their correlation with political trends and attitudes. It also examines the role of constitutional amendment in expressing popular constitutional understandings in the Australian system. Subsequent chapters focus on the eras marked by the tenure of the Court's 12 Chief Justices, examining Court's decisions in the context of the prevailing political conditions and understandings of each. Together, the chapters canvass a rich variety of accounts of the relationship between constitutional law and politics in Australia, and of how this relationship is affected by factors such as the process of appointment for High Court judges and the Court's explicit willingness to consider political and community values.

The Oxford Handbook of the Australian Constitution

The Oxford Handbook of the Australian Constitution
Author: Cheryl Saunders
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 1201
Release: 2018
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0198738439

Providing an interdisciplinary overview of Australian constitutional law and practice, this Handbook situates the development of the constitutional system in its proper context. It also examines recurrent themes and tensions in Australian constitutional law, and points the way for future developments.