Federalism Flashcards
Federation
pre 1900
.6 colonies
.Sir Henry Parkes speech
.Conventions (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide)
.1899 referendum passes
reasons for federaton
Defence, immigration, importation, uniform laws and railway systems, national pride
federation date
January 1st 1901
the three powers in the division of powers and some examples
S51 exclusive (commonwealth only, defence, money, immigration) ,residual(state only, law enforcement, public transport, education, health), concurrent (both, marriage, taxation, trade)
what is S109?
Resolves conflicts and inconsistencies between the state and the commonwealth
what is S128?
prevents the commonwealth from changing the words in the constitution unless they use referendums
Whats the legislation for the commonwealth?
The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act (UK)
what are the three tiers of government
Federal, State, Local
what is S71
The establishment of the high court
what case widened the interpretation of the constitution
The Engineers Case 1920
what did the engineers case do
the high court got to use a broader interpretation and it widened the interpretation
high court strengths
.Acts as a guardian
.Experts in the constitution
.Checks and balances
high court weaknesses
.Cannot change the words of the constitution
.Cases have to be brought to the court
. May be conservative in their interpretation
what case gave the commonwealth power to legislate on postal, telegraphic, and other like services?
Brislan case 1935
legislations for the Tas Dam case
.World heritage conservation Act (1983) TAS
.Hydro electric Power development Act (1982) TAS