LAWS5101 Constitutional Law Notes

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Constitutional Law notes used in LAWS5101 at the University of Western Australia. Course focusses on the sources and exercise of Commonwealth executive power, encompassing the powers under section 51 of the Constitution, Commonwealth fiscal power and constitutional limits on Commonwealth power. *Essay materials and plans included for select topics* Overall Mark: 78% Topics Covered Interpretation and characterisation The external affairs power (essay materials included) The trade and commerce power (essay materials included) The defence power Fiscal powers (essay materials included) - Taxation - Grants - Appropriation and spending Limits on Commonwealth executive power - Implied freedom of political communication (essay materials included) - Executive detention - Intergovernmental immunities (essay materials included) Topics NOT Covered - The corporations power