A Federal Republic : Australia's Constitutional System of Government
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Reshaping Australian Institutions
ISBN-10
0521373549
ISBN-13
9780521373548
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
AU
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 14th, 1995
Print length
295 Pages
Weight
686 grams
Product Classification:
Constitution: government & the state
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A provocative reassessment of the Australian constitution from the perspective of a political scientist.
This provocative book, first published in 1995, argues that Australia is already a federal republic rather than a constitutional monarchy. It argues that by adopting a federal constitution in 1901 Australians ensured their status as a sovereign people. While the book does not deny the parliamentary and monarchic elements of the Australian system, it calls for a positive reassessment of the Constitution. Brian Galligan forcefully argues that the Australian Constitution has primacy over the other political institutions of the nation. The book considers fundamental issues that arise in discussion of the Constitution and federalism, including the role of the Senate, the possibility of a bill of rights, the way the High Court fits into the current system and the nature of governmental relations. This book will overturn the orthodoxies of much informed opinion and will challenge republicans and monarchists alike. Brian Galligan''s unique perspective as a political scientist throws light on many aspects of federalism and will stimulate wide debate.
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