Title The political High Court : how the High Court shapes politics / David Solomon

Published St Leonards, NSW, Australia : Allen & Unwin, 1999

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Description 280 pages ; 22 cm Summary "Which minuscule non-elected group can force governments to change their policies? Which group can today be a barrier to reform, and then tomorrow set in train changes which alter the way politics is conducted? Which aspects of public life are exempt from the deliberations of the High Court?" "In The Political High Court David Solomon surveys the many areas in which the decisions of the High Court have had a direct impact on the community. He also examines the continuing argument about how responsible the Court should be to political pressure and public opinion."--BOOK JACKET Analysis Constitutional reform Federal issue High Court judgements High Court of Australia Judicial activism Political influence Notes Includes index Bibliography Bibliography: pages 259-264 Subject Australia. High Court -- Political activity. Courts of last resort -- Political aspects -- Australia. Courts of last resort -- Australia -- History. Political questions and judicial power -- Australia. Political questions and judicial power. SUBJECT Australia -- Politics and government http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009597 -- 20th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2002012476 Author Solomon, David. LC no. 00304081 ISBN 186448716X

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