**DISTINCTION** LAWS2021 EXAM SCAFFOLDS + DETAILED SUMMARIES

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Extremely comprehensive Public Law notes covering all examinable topics in the course! These were used to achieve a distinction in the subject and a high distinction in the final 70% exam. The scaffold structure succinctly condenses each topic into an organised fashion that can be used to methodically answer problem questions. Topics include: (6) A RESPONSIBLE EXECUTIVE Overview of the Executive Branch & Responsible Government Reserve powers of the Governor General Responsible Government - Production of documents to a house of parliament (7) NON-STATUTORY EXECUTIVE POWERS - THE INHERENT (NON-STATUTORY) POWERS AND CAPACITIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH EXECUTIVE. Introduction Prerogative powers The 'Nationhood Power' The Commonwealth executive’s capacities (8) OVERSIGHT OF THE EXECUTIVE - PARLIAMENTARY OVERSIGHT OF DELEGATED LEGISLATION; FREEDOM OF INFORMATION; COMPLAINTS AND INTEGRITY AGENCIES. Access to government information (members of the public) Delegated Legislation Complaints & Integrity Agencies - Review of executive action (9) CONSTITUTIONAL SAFEGUARDS FOR JUDICIAL POWER Overview Defining Judicial Power Chapter III Invalidity Commonwealth law that imposes sanctions for past conduct Institutional Integrity of Courts Good luck! :)