LAW3200

Constitutional law 312

(LAW)

Ms Sarah Joseph

12 points + Four hours of lectures per week (including 1 hour on average per week for problem solving) + Full-year + Clayton + Prohibited combination: LAW3201

Synopsis: Basic constitutional principles including representative and responsible government, parliamentary sovereignty and separation of powers. The constitutions of the Australian States (emphasising Victoria), the Federal Constitution, Statute of Westminster and Australia Acts. Australian federalism including distribution of legislative and fiscal powers between Commonwealth and States, inconsistency of laws and intergovernmental immunities. Techniques and principles of constitutional interpretation. Principal Commonwealth legislative powers. Limitations on governmental power. Express and Implied Rights.

Assessment: Mid-year test (3.5 hours): 50% + Supervised research paper (7000-9000 words): 50%