Constitutional Law in Australia explores major themes and issues relating to the structure and function of government in Australia, in both institutional and federal aspects.
Drawing on formal constitutional documents, legislation, judicial decisions, political practice and academic commentary, this text offers a guide to the legal aspects of government in Australia and a critical evaluation of the growth of constitutional rules and concepts.
This text is a comprehensive, authoritative and critical account of the rules which structure and reflect the exercise of political power in Australia.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. The Parliament
3. Legislative Procedures
4. The Executive
5. Legal Aspects of Federation
6. Fiscal Power
7. Control of Economic Activity
8. The Commonwealth in the International Community
9. The Separation of Powers
10. Rights and Freedoms
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