Building upon the content of the introductory Public Law unit, students engage in a detailed study of Commonwealth Constitution High Court jurisprudence. Introducing constitutional characterisation through the Trade and Commerce power, they then focus on an analysis of key Commonwealth powers, namely the Corporations, External Affairs, Defence, Finance and Referral powers. Subsequently, students consider the restraints on powers such as Chapter III judicial power, the implied freedom of political communication, intergovernmental immunities and inconsistency of Commonwealth and State laws. <br/><br/>Topics draw upon contemporary, historical and political developments and policy background... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: LAWS4101 Legal Process (formerly LAWS5101 Legal Process) and LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law (formerly LAWS5108 Foundations of Public Law)
