LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law Notes

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Comprehensive exam-style notes for LAWS4108 at the University of Western Australia. Course focusses on foundational public law concepts regarding the powers and limitations on the executive, judicial and legislative arms of government. Includes detailed case summaries on each legal topic. Score: 79 Topics Covered The Executive - Functions and significance - Prerogative powers - Capacities to contract and spend - Nationhood powers Limitations on Legislative Power - Disenfranchisement - Manner and form - Peace, order and good government The Judiciary - Federal judicial power, the Boilermakers' Principle - Exceptions to Boilermakers - State judicial power, the Kable Principle - Judicial Review The "Integrity Branch" - Administrative Tribunals - FOI Legislation - The Ombudsman Topics NOT Covered - Constitutional reform - Qualifications of electors