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Free Legal EnquiryThe Australian Constitution is the set of rules by which Australia is run. It took effect on 1 January 1901 and to this day is the blueprint for how Australia is governed. It includes details on the composition of the Australian Parliament, how Parliament works, what powers the Parliament has, how federal and state Parliaments share power and the roles of the Executive Government and the High Court.
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Key features of the Constitution
Australia is a federal system in which the Constitution divides power between a national government (the Commonwealth) and state governments.
The Constitution describes the key features of the Australian federal system, including:
• the basic rules for the operation of the federation and the powers of the federal Parliament
• a federal government which governs the nation
• separate state governments, constitutions and laws which govern the individual states
• power and authority that is shared between federal and state parliaments, governments and courts
• a bicameral system with:
• single member representation for the House of Representatives. This system is designed to elect major parties and support efficient government.
• multi-member representation for the Senate. This system elects 12 senators for each state and is designed to protect the interests of the states.
• the High Court of Australia, which is the final court of appeal. The High Court interprets the Australian Constitution and resolves legal disputes between the Australian Parliament or government and the states.
Constitutional law is a branch of law that focuses on the allocation and exercise of government power. Constitutional lawyers are highly trained law professionals that focus on the laws, relationships, and rights that have been established by the Constitution of Australia.
What does a constitutional lawyer do?
Constitutional lawyers interpret and implement the amendments, rights, and rules that the Australian Constitution outlines. They concentrate on specific issues and practice in a wide variety of areas such as civil rights and real estate. They often apply constitutional law to cases that are presented in federal courts and High Court. They gain the necessary information and details to present viable cases. They discuss court cases with their clients and other lawyers, complete legal research, and make sure tasks are completed on time.
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Further Resources - Constitutional Law & Lawyers
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW *BUTTERWORTH STUDENT COMPANION
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View resource →Constitutional Law II - Handbook 2012 - Edith Cowan University
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Under the Australian Constitution is there provisions that prevents the Australian Government for impossing a tax that could push the average Austalian into poverty?
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What are the basic roles of Australia's constitution?
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Not at all... I've been too busy for the past week or so and haven't checked any of the comments. I'm only one person, you know. Not everything is a conspiracy. However, I am about to remove the comments feature from the information pages on the site. I've installed a forum but haven't promoted it yet. You can start using it at http://australianpolitics.c... This site is a resource, an archive of material, etc, as well as a place of comment and opinion. It's important to me that the two not be confused. It's also important to me that the site does not appear to be providing legal or constitutional advice. Please feel free to use the forum. Incivility, offensive language and other forms of abuse are my criteria for deletion.
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thanks for NON publishment of my followup post I hit a nerve didnt I??? :)
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It is truly sad when discussion on a relevant matter is shut down, more so, when deliberations have not reached undeniable conclusion. Selectively quoting snippets from legal practitioners to support a contention does little to validate a legal ruling. Even the section of legislation quoted does not stand up to scrutiny. The constitutional question asked still remains unrequited. I am left to draw the conclusion that such flawed argument confirms an inability to emphatically answer a question put forward. Such dismissal of deliberation only serves to feed the growing cynicism of the legal system and its practitioners.
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What are the main features of Australia's constitution
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When was Australia's constitution formed and what was its purpose?
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Thank you Danieru Sake for providing a response to my question. According to this very website, there are sections of the Constitution that are to be taken literally. Furthermore, if judges were to consider the intention of our forefathers when drafting the Constitution, I contend that they were very specific regarding the appointment of the Governor-General. Women were not granted the right to even vote or hold office when the Constitution was drafted. Of course, this has changed over time. However, despite this arguable disparity, their words are clear and specific. Are these sections of the Constitution some of those to be taken literally? If so, Constitutional amendment would be required. Whilst the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 – s23 states “. . . ,unless the contrary intention appears, . . .” it could well be argued to be inapt when referring to the forefathers intention regarding Constitutional references to the GG. I thank you again for your learned considerations and shall now return to my learner’s manual.
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