The High Court and the Division of Law-Making Powers (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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How High Court changes division of powers
How High Court changes division of powers
Broad interpretation of constitutional provisions
Section 75 - High Court's authority
Section 75 - High Court's authority
Jurisdiction to hear disputes between Cth & states
Brislan case - year & subject
Brislan case - year & subject
1935 - wireless set licence requirement
Section 51(v) covers what services?
Section 51(v) covers what services?
Postal, telegraphic, telephonic, other like services
Brislan case outcome for Commonwealth
Brislan case outcome for Commonwealth
Gained power over broadcasting to wireless sets
Section 109 - when Cth & state laws conflict
Section 109 - when Cth & state laws conflict
Commonwealth law prevails
Section 51(xxix) power area
Section 51(xxix) power area
External affairs
Tasmanian Dam case - year & issue
Tasmanian Dam case - year & issue
1983 - dam construction vs World Heritage protection
Tasmanian Dam case significance
Tasmanian Dam case significance
Cth can legislate to fulfill international treaty obligations
International treaties & Australian law
International treaties & Australian law
Not automatic; Parliament must pass statute to apply