The Federal Judicature: Chapter III of the Constitution

Chapter III of the Constitution is at the centre of the constitutional structures of government in Australia. Its provisions create the Federal judicature and define the way in which it operates. Its interpretation has had a pivotal role in the design and operation of all institutions of government at the Federal, State and Territory levels. This book considers this important part of the Constitution.

The second edition has been fully revised to include developments since 2010 such as:

the extensive development of the Kable principles

the developments on how State laws apply in federal jurisdiction

the exercise of federal jurisdiction by State and Territory tribunals

many other important cases across established Ch III principles

Features

Authoritative analysis and discussion

Accessible explanations of complex area of law

Develops deep understanding of the role of the federal jurisdiction in Australia

Related Titles

Hanks, Gordon & Hill, Constitutional Law in Australia, 4th ed, 2018

Keyzer, Goff & Fisher, Principles of Australian Constitutional Law, 5th ed, 2017

Meagher et al, Hanks Australian Constitutional Law: Materials and Commentary, 10th ed, 2017

Moens & Trone, Lumb, Moens & Trone: The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia Annotated, 9th ed, 2016

Richardson (ed by Stubbs), Australia's Constitutional Government, 2017