Tasmanian Dam Case: Impact

Question 1

What was the Commonwealth able to do after the High Courts interpretation of S51(xxix)

Answer 1

Moving to a law making area previously left for the states

Question 2

Who’s law making power was increased because of this case?

Answer 2

The commonwealth parliament

Question 3

Where is the commonwealth able to legislate after this case?

Answer 3

In areas of an international treaty