HD Federal Constitutional Law notes

Description

HD Federal Constitutional Law notes, covering the full readings from the most recent edition of Blackshield and Williams (released 2018). Using these notes I achieved a mark of 90 in the exam and a HD overall in the course. Judges names are bolded to make it easier to follow the development of individual judicial approaches to interpretation. Topics covered include: - The High Court and Constitutional Interpretation - Legalism, Literalism and Judicial Choice - Characterisation - The External Affairs Power - The Economic Powers (Trade and Commerce, Corporations) - The Races Power - The Taxation and Grants Power - The Defence Power - Inconsistency of Laws - The Federal Compact (Melbourne Corporation) - Freedom of Interstate Trade and Commerce - Trial by Jury - Freedom of Religion - Implied Freedom of Political Communication - Judicial and Non-Judicial Detention