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Overview

This topic provides students with a working knowledge of Australian constitutional law, exploring the impact of the Constitution on Australia's status as a federation, the relationships between the Commonwealth and the States and the impact on private individuals. Areas to be covered include:The separation of judicial powerThe legislative power of … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Provide students with a working knowledge of the principles that flow from Australia's status as a federation
  • Enable students to develop an informed opinion about the actual and potential role of law in governing relationships between the Commonwealth and the States
  • Encourage students to reflect critically on Australian law and practice in the shaping of the Australian federation
  • Provide a framework within which students can gain an understanding of the impact of social, economic and political history on the development of Australian constitutional law

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Identify the aspects of constitutional law that need to be applied to hypothetical fact situations raising issues relating to Australia's status as a federation, relationships between the Commonwealth and the States and between the Commonwealth and private individuals, groups and institutions
2.
Apply the relevant principles of constitutional law to resolve issues relating to express and implied constitutional powers, express and implied constitutional rights and freedoms, and the distribution of power in the Australian federal structure
3.
Communicate effectively and appropriately
4.
Apply the appropriate legal conventions in their writing, including the proper legal citation method

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