The Division of Law-Making Powers (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Law-making powers
Law-making powers
Authority given to parliament to make laws in specific areas
Year of Australian Federation
Year of Australian Federation
1901
Three types of law-making powers
Three types of law-making powers
Residual, exclusive, concurrent
Residual powers definition
Residual powers definition
Powers left with states, NOT listed in Constitution
Section preserving state residual powers
Section preserving state residual powers
Section 107
Examples of residual powers (3)
Examples of residual powers (3)
Criminal law, education, public transport
Exclusive powers definition
Exclusive powers definition
Powers only Commonwealth Parliament can exercise
Examples of exclusive powers (3)
Examples of exclusive powers (3)
Defence, currency, customs
Concurrent powers definition
Concurrent powers definition
Powers shared by Commonwealth and state parliaments
Examples of concurrent powers (3)
Examples of concurrent powers (3)
Trade, taxation, marriage