Federal Constitutional Law Notes

Description

These notes are a combination of textbook readings and content from Peter Gerangelos. The topics include: - Introduction to principles of constitutional interpretation. Distribution of legislative power in the federation. The Engineers case. The External Affairs Power. - External Affairs - Inconsistency - Principles of constitutional interpretation in detail: “interpretation”/ “characterisation”; incidental power; reading down/severance. Particular reliance will be placed on the Trade and Commerce Power to assist understanding. - Corporations - Freedom of Interstate Trade - Tax/Grants - Defence - Implied Freedom of Political of Communication - Intergovernmental Immunities Please see the sample pages as an example