Reasons for Constitutional Reform (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Date Australian Constitution came into effect
Date Australian Constitution came into effect
1 January 1901
No. of constitutional reform proposals (1901-2023)
No. of constitutional reform proposals (1901-2023)
44 proposals
Double majority (referendum)
Double majority (referendum)
Nat'l majority + majority in 4/6 states
4 main reasons for constitutional reform
4 main reasons for constitutional reform
1st Nations, rights, C'wealth powers, political system
No. of express rights in Australian Constitution
No. of express rights in Australian Constitution
Five express rights
Function of proposed First Nations Voice
Function of proposed First Nations Voice
Advisory body only - no law-making/veto power
Who Section 44(i) prevents from Parliament
Who Section 44(i) prevents from Parliament
Dual citizens (even if unaware)
Re Canavan (2017) case outcome
Re Canavan (2017) case outcome
Dual citizens ineligible, even if unaware
Maximum term for House of Representatives
Maximum term for House of Representatives
3 years
Definition of a republic
Definition of a republic
Elected head of state; power held by people & representatives