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A federal republic : Australia's constitutional system of government

Title
A federal republic : Australia's constitutional system of government / Brian Galligan.
Author
Galligan, Brian, 1945-
Publication
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1995.

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Description
xi, 283 pages; 24 cm.
Summary
This provocative book argues that Australia is already a federal republic rather than a constitutional monarchy. It argues that by adopting a federal constitution in 1901 Australians ensured their status as a sovereign people. While the book does not deny the parliamentary and monarchic elements of the Australian system, it calls for a positive reassessment of the Constitution. Brian Galligan forcefully argues that the Australian Constitution has primacy over the other political institutions of the nation. The book considers fundamental issues that arise in discussion of the Constitution and federalism, including the role of the Senate, the possibility of a bill of rights, the way the High Court fits into our current system and the nature of governmental relations.
Series Statement
Reshaping Australian institutions
Uniform Title
Reshaping Australian institutions
Subject
  • Federal government > Australia
  • Federal government
  • Politics and government
  • Föderalismus
  • Verfassung
  • Constitutional law
  • Gouvernement fédéral > Australie
  • Australia > Politics and government
  • Australia
  • Australien
  • Australie > Constitution
  • Australie > Politique et gouvernement
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-274) and index.
Contents
1. A federal republic -- 2. Federal theory and Australian federalism -- 3. The Senate and responsible government -- 4. Labor and the Australian Constitution -- 5. The referendum process -- 6. The protection of rights -- 7. The High Court and the Constitution -- 8. Intergovernmental relations and new federalism -- 9. Fiscal federalism -- 10. Towards and beyond 2001.
ISBN
  • 0521373549
  • 9780521373548
  • 0521377463
  • 9780521377461
LCCN
95003728
OCLC
  • ocm31938751
  • 31938751
  • SCSB-2073560
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library