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The Constitution of the Australian Capital Territory provides a detailed reference work for those who need to understand the constitutional arrangements that exist for the government of the Australian Capital Territory. It provides an outline and explanation of the Commonwealth laws which make up the constitution of the Australian Capital Territory, most importantly the Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988 (Cth). The book also covers: the establishment of the Territory and the history of its government since 1911; a detailed examination of the Commonwealths constitutional power to make laws for the government of the Territory and the extent to which the power in s. 122 of the Constitution is qualified by other provisions of the Constitution; the granting of self-government in 1989; the constitutional framework for the Legislative Assembly and the power of the Assembly to make laws and the scope of executive and judicial power in the Territory, and the division of responsibilities for land management in the Territory between the Commonwealth and Territory governments.--
What is the Magna Carta and what connection does it have with Canberra? Find the answer to this question and many others in the section on the Australian Parliament and system of government. Read about the history of the areas that became the Australian Capital Territory, and learn about the role of Walter Burley Griffin and his vision for Canberra. - Aboriginal history and culture - Maps, timelines, statistics - Historic illustrations - Covers geography, history, economics, government - Biographies of notable people - Australian Primary Curriculum
Sixth edition of guide for students and practitioners first published in 1974. Covers the making of the Constitution, the powers of Parliament, the interaction of government and the courts and the roles of the states. Also addresses topics such as the republican debate, and the double dissolution of 1975. Includes and up-to-date copy of the Commonwealth Constitution, and a copy of the 'Australia Act' 1986. Indexed.
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