[PDF] Responsible Government And Federalism In The Australian Constitution eBook

Author : Cheryl Saunders
Publisher : HSRC Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 45,40 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Australia
ISBN : 9780796916990

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Federalism: The Australian Experience offers readers a first-hand insight into one of the oldest federations in the world by an Australian expert, Prof Cheryl Saunders. The Australian Constitution is approaching its centenary and it is expected that students of political science, constitutional law, fiscal federalism and practitioners will in the years to come show a growing interest in how the constitution and practice are adapting to the demands of the 21st century. From a South African point of view, studies on Australian federalism have been somewhat neglected over the years. This is unfortunate and we hope that this publication will generate more interest in the subject. Some of the issues that could be of interest to South African researchers are for instance the treatment of indigenous people and efforts to accommodate their demands for land; the operation of the Commonwealth Grants Commission and its impact on policy, and the functioning of intergovernmental relations between the federal and state governments and also between state and local governments and between state governments themselves.

Author : Brian Galligan
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 16,54 MB
Release : 1995-09-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521373548

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A provocative reassessment of the Australian constitution from the perspective of a political scientist.

Author : Benjamin B Saunders
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 15,10 MB
Release : 2023-06-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 150995581X

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This book looks at responsible government under the Australian Constitution. It undertakes a detailed examination of the history leading to the incorporation of responsible government into the Constitution, examining the political history and constitutional ideas which informed the framers' views. It draws on this history to develop a theory of responsible government and explore its implications for the interpretation of the Constitution and the structure of modern government in Australia. The book fills a major gap in our knowledge of the intellectual background of the Australian Constitution by explaining the constitutional ideas that have shaped the text and structure of the Australian Constitution. It contributes to worldwide debates about constitutional interpretation by showing how rigorous use of history can lead to novel interpretations of constitutions without being tied to the 'dead hands of the founders'.

Author : Nicholas Aroney
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 26,61 MB
Release : 2009-02-19
Category : Law
ISBN : 0521888646

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This book describes how ideas about federalism influenced those who drafted the Australian Constitution.

Author : Cheryl Saunders
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1198 pages
File Size : 34,24 MB
Release : 2018-03-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 0191058319

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Constitutional law provides the legal framework for the Australian political and legal systems, and thus touches almost every aspect of Australian life. The Handbook offers a critical analysis of some of the most significant aspects of Australian constitutional arrangements, setting them against the historical, legal, political, and social contexts in which Australia's constitutional system has developed. It takes care to highlight the distinctive features of the Australian constitutional system by placing the Australian system, where possible, in global perspective. The chapters of the Handbook are arranged in seven thematically-grouped parts. The first, 'Foundations', deals with aspects of Australian history which have influenced constitutional arrangements. The second, 'Constitutional Domain', addresses the interaction between the constitution and other relevant legal systems and orders, including the common law, international law, and state constitutions. The third, 'Themes', identifies themes of special constitutional significance, including the legitimacy of the constitution, citizenship, and republicanism. The fourth, 'Practice and Process', deals with practical issues relevant to constitutional litigation, including the processes, techniques, and authority of the High Court of Australia. The final three parts deal with the structural building blocks of the Australian Constitutional system: 'Separation of Powers', 'Federalism', and the 'Protection of Rights.' Written by a team of experts drawn from academia and practice, the Handbook provides Australian and international readers alike with a reliable source of knowledge, understanding, and insight into the Australian Constitution.

Author : Nicholas Aroney
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 697 pages
File Size : 42,36 MB
Release : 2015-09-11
Category : Law
ISBN : 0521759188

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This book provides an engaging and distinctive treatment for anyone seeking to understand the significance and interpretation of the Constitution.