Constitutional Law in Australia explores major themes and issues relating to the structure and function of government in Australia, in both its 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. The work is a comprehensive, authoritative and critical account of the rules which structure and reflect the exercise of political power in Australia.
This fifth edition has been extensively revised and updated, including by addressing the tsunami of litigation on s 44, the many significant decisions over the last 7 years on Chapter III (including Burns v Corbett, NZYQ v Minister for Immigration and Benbrika v Minister for Home Affairs), the High Court’s recent re-engagement with the aliens power (including in Love v Commonwealth) and the most recent decision on s 90 (Vanderstock v Victoria).
This authoritative text is an invaluable resource for practitioners, students and scholars alike.
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- Clear, expert commentary and analysis
- Covers all major topics of constitutional law
- Authoritative author team of leading constitutional lawyers
