Referral Powers Flashcards
1
Q
What are referral powers?
A
The states can give any of their residual lawmaking powers to the commonwealth
2
Q
When might this occur?
A
When the states find the area of law would be better under commonwealth jurisdiction
3
Q
Why does referral of powers happen?
A
The law needs to be uniform across the country
4
Q
Give an example of referral of power
A
Following the 9/11 attacks, there was great concern about terrorism in Australia. It was agreed between the commonwealth and the states to expand defence power to include internal security
