ABSTRACT

The purpose of this book is to provide a clear and concise guide to the key elements of constitutional law. The books in the Cavendish Essential series are intended as a revision aid for the law student, primarily at the undergraduate level, but they will be helpful to any student studying law as part of their course

This edition has been updated to include the most recent cases decided by the High Court. Each chapter contains a discussion of the leading cases relevant to the particular topic, as well as a summary of the main points covered in the chapter.

chapter 1|6 pages

Constitutional Law and its Sources

chapter 2|6 pages

Australian Constitutional History

chapter 4|22 pages

The Commonwealth Parliament

chapter 6|16 pages

The Executive

chapter 7|16 pages

State and Territory Constitutional Law

chapter 8|16 pages

Express and Implied Rights

chapter 9|10 pages

Interpreting the Commonwealth Constitution

chapter 10|6 pages

Trade and Commerce – s 51(i)

chapter 11|6 pages

Corporations – s 51(xx)

chapter 12|8 pages

External Affairs – s 51(xxix)

chapter 13|10 pages

Taxation, Grants and Expenditure

chapter 14|8 pages

Defence – s 51(vi)

chapter 15|6 pages

Excise Duties – s 90

chapter 17|12 pages

Inconsistency – s 109

chapter 18|14 pages

Intergovernmental Immunities