Australian constitutional law is the area of the law of Australia relating to the interpretation and application of the Constitution of Australia. Several major doctrines of Australian constitutional law have developed.
For the story of how Australia evolved from a set of British colonies to an independent nation, see constitutional history of Australia. For a briefer outline of the basic structure of the Constitution, see Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act. For an overview of constitutional law generally, see constitutional law.
Read more about Australian Constitutional Law: The Constitution and The High Court, Constitutional Monarchy, Parliamentary Government, Separation of Powers, Direct Election To Both Houses of Parliament, Referendum For Constitutional Amendment, The Growth of Central Power
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