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Australias constitution of 1901 with amendments through 1985. Its functions are to interpret and apply the law of australia. Foundations and theory, 3e explains and evaluates the australian constitutional system in relation to the classical principles of constitutional government such as the rule of law, separation of powers, representation, executive responsibility, federalism and fundamental rights. Establishes institutions and framework of government for australia parliament, executive. Blackshield and williams australian constitutional law and theory. Before the establishment of the commonwealth of australia there was not any compact body of constitutional law which was uniformly authoritative in all the. Con law study notes constitutional law high distinction grade detailed organised and easy to understand 1 alt constitutional notes. Part v powers of the parliament parliament of australia. This is because, in my view, the case for the removal of section 51xxvi, and its replacement with.
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