The Constitutional Systems of the Australian States and Territories - Softcover

Carney, Gerard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521681723 ISBN 13: 9780521681728

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2007

Synopsis

This book outlines the constitutional systems of the six Australian states and ten Commonwealth territories. It begins with their history, basic features, role and future within the Australian federation. Its primary focus is on the binding constitutional restrictions which impact on their parliaments and governments. These issues are also dealt with in relation to the three self-governing territories of the ACT, the Northern Territory and Norfolk Island. It is the only Australian legal reference work of its kind which deals specifically with the constitutional systems of the states and territories. This book is for all law students and constitutional law teachers as well as legal advisors to commonwealth, state and territory governments and parliaments. It will also be of interest to Supreme, Federal, and High Court judges, political scientists working in the area of federalism and anyone with an interest in constitutional affairs.

About this title

Book Description:

This book outlines the constitutional systems of the six Australian States and ten Commonwealth Territories. It is the only Australian legal reference work of its kind which deals specifically with the constitutional systems of the States and Territories.

About the Author:

Gerard Carney is a Professor of Law and Director of Research at the Faculty of Law, Bond University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0521681723
• ISBN 13: 9780521681728
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 562