The Australian Constitution as it is Actually Written

The Australian Constitution as it is Actually Written
Author: Graham L Paterson
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2015-04-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 1631358421

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“The continued usage of the Australian Constitution Act (UK) by the Australian Governments and the judiciary is a confidence trick of monstrous proportions played upon the Australian people with the intent of maintaining power…. Authority over the Australian Constitution Act lies not with the Australian government, nor with the Australian people. It rests solely with the UK. Only they have the authority to repeal this legislation....” - The late Professor G. Clements, UK QC and emeritus Professor in Law at Cambridge University This book is the first of its type to be written in the last 114 years. Nobody has done so since Quick and Garran in 1901. The British Colony of Australia Act (1900) represents Australia's primary law. It is still used today as our Constitution. That Act controls all our lives. The British Government added the first eight parts of this Act and the ninth part is the draft Constitution. That draft was changed by the British Government before they would allow the Act to be presented to their Parliament. This amended Constitution was never presented to the “people” of Australia for their approval. The document is steeped in nineteenth century colonial thinking, and has never been brought up to date. It remains antiquated and bears very little relationship to the way we are governed. It is a myth that the referendums in 1899 and 1900 asked the “people” to approve the draft Constitution. The few selected “people” were asked if they wanted “union of the Colonies or disunion”. The acceptance of the original draft Constitution was taken for granted. The draft Constitution was never about democracy or Australian sovereignty. Another of the myths this book debunks is that the Constitution can only be changed by a referendum of the Australian people. The fifty colonial representatives; referred to as our “the founding fathers”, saw fit to include thirty nine provisions allowing Parliament to change the Constitution any time the ruling party wished. They have done this so many times in the last 114 years that no one has kept count. Read this book and find out why this primary law of the land is never taught in our schools, and how it controls your life.

The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia

The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia
Author: Nicholas Aroney
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 697
Release: 2015-09-11
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0521759188

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This book provides an engaging and distinctive treatment for anyone seeking to understand the significance and interpretation of the Constitution.

Religious Freedom and the Australian Constitution

Religious Freedom and the Australian Constitution
Author: Luke Beck
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2018-03-19
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1351257749

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This book examines the origins of Australia’s constitutional religious freedom provision. It explores, on the one hand, the political activities and motives of religious leaders seeking to give the Australian Constitution a religious character and, on the other, the political activities and motives of a religious minority seeking to prevent the Australian Constitution having a religious character. The book also interrogates the argument advanced at the Federal Convention in favour of section 116, dealing with separation of religion and government, and argues that until now scholars and courts have misunderstood that argument. The book casts new light to show how the origins of the provision lead to section 116 being conceptualised as a safeguard against religious intolerance on the part of the Commonwealth. Written in an accessible style, the work has potential to influence the development of constitutional doctrine by the High Court through its challenge of historical assumptions on which the High Court’s current doctrine is based. Given the ongoing political debates concerning the interaction of discrimination law and religious freedom, the book will be of interest to academics and policy-makers working in the areas of law and religion, constitutional law and comparative law.

The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia

The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia
Author: Nicholas Aroney
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 697
Release: 2015-11-26
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1316276775

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The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia examines the body of constitutional jurisprudence in an original and rigorous yet accessible way. It begins by exploring the historical and intellectual context of ideas surrounding the Constitution's inception, and closely examines its text, structure, principles and purposes in that light. The book then unpacks and critically analyses the High Court's interpretation of the Constitution in a manner that follows the Constitution's own logic and method of organisation. Each topic is defined through detailed reference to the existing case law, which is set out historically to facilitate an appreciation of the progressive development of constitutional doctrine since the Constitution came into force in 1901. The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia provides an engaging and distinctive treatment of this fundamental area of law. It is an excellent book for anyone seeking to understand the significance and interpretation of the Constitution.

The Oxford Handbook of the Australian Constitution

The Oxford Handbook of the Australian Constitution
Author: Cheryl Saunders
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 1198
Release: 2018-03-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0191058319

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Constitutional law provides the legal framework for the Australian political and legal systems, and thus touches almost every aspect of Australian life. The Handbook offers a critical analysis of some of the most significant aspects of Australian constitutional arrangements, setting them against the historical, legal, political, and social contexts in which Australia's constitutional system has developed. It takes care to highlight the distinctive features of the Australian constitutional system by placing the Australian system, where possible, in global perspective. The chapters of the Handbook are arranged in seven thematically-grouped parts. The first, 'Foundations', deals with aspects of Australian history which have influenced constitutional arrangements. The second, 'Constitutional Domain', addresses the interaction between the constitution and other relevant legal systems and orders, including the common law, international law, and state constitutions. The third, 'Themes', identifies themes of special constitutional significance, including the legitimacy of the constitution, citizenship, and republicanism. The fourth, 'Practice and Process', deals with practical issues relevant to constitutional litigation, including the processes, techniques, and authority of the High Court of Australia. The final three parts deal with the structural building blocks of the Australian Constitutional system: 'Separation of Powers', 'Federalism', and the 'Protection of Rights.' Written by a team of experts drawn from academia and practice, the Handbook provides Australian and international readers alike with a reliable source of knowledge, understanding, and insight into the Australian Constitution.

Platypus and Parliament

Platypus and Parliament
Author: Stanley Bach
Publisher: Department of Senate Parliament House
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Australia
ISBN: 9780642712912

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A systematic examination of how the Senate actually operates covering topics which include the design and operation of Australia's system of government, an analysis of the confrontation betwen the Senate and the house of Representatives in 1975, proposals for reform, the republican debate, minority parties and the balance of power.

The Annotated Constitution of the Australian Commonwealth

The Annotated Constitution of the Australian Commonwealth
Author: Sir John Quick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Constitutional history
ISBN: 9780409337211

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THE ANNOTATED CONSTITUTION OF THE AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH, REVISED EDITION is a modern and accessible version of a classic text. This is a remarkable and unique text, which keeps on giving to us, the citizens, who are the true beneficiaries of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia. The 1901 Annotated version of the constitution By Quick and Garran was written quite shortly after the Australian Constitution was written. This book offers interpretation of what the constitution actually means in law and how different sections, once combined with each other, offer greater clarity to each section and a deeper meaning. Features: Revised Layout providing easy navigation; Original page numbers; The Constitution is given extensive section by section treatment; An extensive historical introduction to the Annotated Constitution of the Australian Commonwealth; Widely cited in both case law and scholarly writings; Table of High Court cases citing the 1901 edition.

The Constitution of Australia

The Constitution of Australia
Author: Cheryl Saunders
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2010-11-30
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1847317405

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Consistently with the aims of the series, the book canvasses the Australian constitutional system in a way that explains its form and operation, provides a critical evaluation of it and conveys a sense of the contemporary national debate. The chapters deal with the foundations of Australian constitutionalism, its history from the time of European settlement, the nature of the Australian Constitutions, the framework for judicial review, the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government, federalism and multi-level government and rights protection. Running through all chapters is the story of the gradual evolution of Australian constitutionalism within the lean but almost unchanging framework of the formal, written, national Constitution. A second theme traces the way in which the present, distinctive, constitutional arrangements in Australia emerged from creative tension between the British and United States constitutional traditions on which the Australian Constitution originally drew and which continues to manifest itself in various ways. One of these, which is likely to be of particular interest, is Australian reliance on institutional arrangements for the purpose of the protection of rights. The book is written in a clear and accessible style for readers in both Australia and countries around the world. Each chapter is followed by additional references to enable particular issues to be pursued further by readers who seek to do so. 'The Constitution of Australia' has already been cited in a High Court of Australia case: Momcilovic v The Queen [2011] HCA 34 (8 September 2011)

Australian Senate Practice

Australian Senate Practice
Author: Australia. Parliament. Senate
Publisher:
Total Pages: 650
Release: 1973
Genre: Australia
ISBN:

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