ACL Sections Flashcards
Chapter I: The Parliament
Establishes the Federal Parliament and its structure.
Section 1
Establishes the Parliament, comprising the Queen, Senate, and House of Representatives.
Section 7
Defines the Senate’s composition, ensuring equal representation for states.
Section 24
Mandates the House of Representatives be directly elected by the people.
Section 51
Lists the legislative powers of Parliament, including trade, taxation, and marriage.
Section 52
Specifies the Parliament’s exclusive powers, such as governing federal territories.
Chapter II: The Executive Government
Defines the roles and powers of the executive branch.
Section 61
Vests executive power in the Queen, exercised by the Governor-General as her representative.
Section 62
Establishes the Federal Executive Council to advise the Governor-General.
Section 64
Allows the Governor-General to appoint and dismiss Ministers of State.
Chapter III: The Judicature
Establishes the judicial branch, including the High Court.
Section 71
Creates the High Court and other federal courts, vesting judicial power in them.
Section 73
Grants appellate jurisdiction to the High Court over federal and state courts.
Section 75
Lists matters where the High Court has original jurisdiction, such as disputes involving treaties.
Section 76
Allows Parliament to extend the High Court’s jurisdiction.
Chapter IV: Finance and Trade
Regulates financial and trade relationships between the Commonwealth and states.
Section 90
Grants the Commonwealth exclusive power over customs, excise, and tariffs.
Section 92
Guarantees free trade and commerce between states.
Section 96
Permits the Commonwealth to grant financial assistance to states on terms it sets.
Chapter V: The States
Outlines the relationship between the Commonwealth and the states.
Section 106
Preserves state constitutions under the Commonwealth.
Section 109
Resolves inconsistencies between federal and state laws in favor of federal law.
Chapter VI: New States
Deals with the admission or creation of new states in Australia.
Section 122
Allows the Commonwealth to govern territories.
Chapter VII: Miscellaneous
Contains various provisions, including matters relating to the seat of government.
Section 125
Specifies the location and requirements for the seat of government (Canberra).
Chapter VIII: Alteration of the Constitution
Outlines the process for constitutional amendments.
Section 128
Establishes the referendum process for altering the Constitution.
