HD Public Law Problem Method: statutory interpretation and problem scaffolds

Description

Method notes for Public Law problem questions. Notes only: no tutorial or exam questions and answers. What's inside: - Statutory interpretation: the step-by-step method, the interpretation provisions and the authorities with the line each is cited for - The universal problem method for constitutional problems - Problem scaffolds with sentence stems for each problem type Topics covered: - Statutory interpretation: text, context and purpose, s 15AA and s 15AB of the Acts Interpretation Act, extrinsic materials, the principle of legality - Rights and the franchise, including the implied freedom of political communication - Parliament and the Constitution (including s 44 disqualification) - Federalism - The judicature and Chapter III - Courts, judicial review and standing - The executive - State constitutions and manner and form Covers Weeks 1 to 10 and draws on the cases, the Constitution and the legislation.