A federal republic : Australia's constitutional system of government / Brian Galligan.
A federal republic : Australia's constitutional system of government / Brian Galligan.
A federal republic : Australia's constitutional system of government / Brian Galligan.
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Publisher
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1995.
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Language
English
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Physical content
1 online resource (xi, 283 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
Content type
text
Media type
computer
Carrier type
online resource
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...
Publication information
Publisher
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1995.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1995.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
This provocative book, first published in 1995, 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, i...
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Full title
A federal republic : Australia's constitutional system of government / Brian Galligan.
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BOOK
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Reshaping Australian institutions
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-274) and index.
Language note
English
Issued As
0-521-37746-3
0-521-37354-9
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74VKaz0X3rwd
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKaz0X3rwd
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ISBN
1-139-08493-3
DDC
320.494
MMS ID
991024402516702626
