Parliament and the Constitution (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Express rights
Express rights
Rights specifically written into the Australian Constitution
Number of express rights in Aust. Constitution
Number of express rights in Aust. Constitution
Five
Ultra vires meaning
Ultra vires meaning
Beyond legal power
Section 116 protects
Section 116 protects
Freedom of religion
Section 92 protects
Section 92 protects
Free interstate trade and commerce
Just terms definition (s51(xxxi))
Just terms definition (s51(xxxi))
Fair and reasonable compensation when property is acquired
Section 80 protects
Section 80 protects
Trial by jury for Commonwealth indictable offences
Section 117 prevents
Section 117 prevents
Discrimination based on state of residence
Most express rights apply to which parliament?
Most express rights apply to which parliament?
Commonwealth Parliament only, not state parliaments
Standing definition
Standing definition
Legal right to bring a case to court