A federal republic: Australia's constitutional system of government

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...

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Main Author: Galligan, Brian 1945- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge [u.a.] Cambridge Univ. Press 1995
Edition:1. publ.
Series:Reshaping Australian institutions
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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.
Physical Description:XI, 283 S.
ISBN:0521373549

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