| Description |
xiii, 280 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
Part 1: Constitutional Fundamentals -- 1. What is Constitutional Law? -- 2. Fundamental Concepts of Australian Constitutional Law -- 3. The Legislature -- 4. The Executive -- 5. The Judicial Branch and Separation of Powers -- 6. Characterisation and Interpretation -- 7. State and Territory Constitutional Law -- 8. Express and Implied Rights -- Part 2: Enumerated Powers -- 9. Trade and Commerce -- 10. Corporations -- 11. External Affairs -- 12. Defence -- Part 3: Financial Relations and Federalism -- 13. Taxation, Grants and Expenditure -- 14. Excise Duties -- 15. Freedom of Interstate Trade, Commerce and Intercourse -- 16. Inconsistency -- 17. Intergovernmental Immunities -- Table of Cases -- Table of Statutes -- Index |
| Summary |
"The book provides a concise summary of the basic principles of constitutional law, along with learner-centred content that assists students with the application of what they have learned.The substantive material is presented in an ordered and systematic way, moving from general principles, to constitutional structures, to specific constitutional powers and prohibitions, then to the more complex areas of Federal-State relations. After reading this book, students will have grounding in the key principles of Commonwealth and State Constitutional Law, and also have a resource which they can refer to for guidance on how to solve Constitutional Law problems." |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Constitutional law -- Australia.
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| ISBN |
9780195565645 paperback |
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