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Constitutional Law
LAWS11-216
SUBJECT OVERVIEW
| Level: | Undergraduate Subject |
|---|---|
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Law |
| Semesters Offered: | May 2013 - Standard September 2013 - Standard January 2014 - Standard May 2014 - Standard September 2014 - Standard |
| Credit Value: | 10 credit points |
| Subject Enquiries: | Faculty of Law Telephone: +61 7 5595 2008 Email: law@bond.edu.au |
| Study Abroad availability: | Not currently available to Study Abroad students |
| Subject Outline: | May 2013 [ Standard ] |
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Synopsis
This subject examines the Commonwealth Constitution, focusing on the scope of Commonwealth constitutional power within the Australian federal system. Topics include the most important Commonwealth legislative powers: the trade and commerce, taxation, corporation, external affairs, appropriation, and conciliation and arbitration powers; sections 90 & 92; the executive and judicial powers of the Commonwealth. Particular emphasis is placed on federal/state relations, the notion of the federal balance, and the High Court of Australia's approach to the interpretation of the Commonwealth Constitution.
Prior Knowledge
LAWS11-110 Australian Legal System