The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia : history, principle and interpretation
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0521759188
ISBN 13
9780521759182
LCCN
KU 1750 .A76
Category
Australia and New Zealand
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Publication Year
2015
Publisher
Pages
xlvi, 650 pages
Subject
Australia
Abstract
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.
Description
Content:
The Constitution -- The Parliament -- Legislative power -- Demarcations of power -- Limits on power -- The executive -- Executive power -- The judicature -- Judicial power -- The states.
The Constitution -- The Parliament -- Legislative power -- Demarcations of power -- Limits on power -- The executive -- Executive power -- The judicature -- Judicial power -- The states.
Biblio Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Item donated by Graham Price.
Categorized by publisher, then author, then date.
Item donated by Graham Price.
Categorized by publisher, then author, then date.
Number of Copies
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