Buch, Englisch, 576 Seiten, Gewicht: 1082 g
Buch, Englisch, 576 Seiten, Gewicht: 1082 g
ISBN: 978-1-86287-612-5
Verlag: Federation Press
This is the standard reference work on the Constitution of Victoria. Since the election of the Bracks government and its gaining a majority in both Houses of Parliament, the Victorian Constitution has undergone far-reaching change, making it markedly different from other Australian State Constitutions in a number of respects. This work analyses and comments on the new and old provisions of the Victorian Constitution and is essential for understanding the effect of the changes, some of which are of doubtful validity.
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Contents Foreword by Sir Daryl Dawson Introduction State constitutional law in Australia Sources of Victorian constitutional law Reception of English common law and British statutes in Victoria Local government Boundaries of Victoria State emblems and seals Victorian Constitutionalism - A Brief History Bearbrass and the Port Phillip District Separation The Constitution of 1855 Early constitutional development Developments from Federation to the Constitution of 1975 The 1975 consolidation and afterwards The Crown and The Executive The Queen Demise of The Crown, regency and succession Royal Style and Titles The Governor The Lieutenant-Governor, Administrator and Deputies Executive Council: Law Executive Council: Practice and procedure Powers of the Governor: Statutory Powers of the Governor: Prerogative Constitutional conventions and reserve powers Cabinet Membership and operation The Premier Ministers The Attorney-General – not just a Minister Caretaker conventions Parliament - Structure and Powers The title “Parliament†Accountability of members of Parliament Bicameral structure Election and supervision of executive ‘[I]n and for Victoria in all cases whatsoever Presiding officers Qualifications of members Disqualifications arising after election ‘The principle of Government mandate’ Parliamentary privilege Restrictions on State legislative power Parliament - Workings and Practice The legislative process Public and private Bills Drafting and commencement of Acts Delegated legislation Quorums Expiry, dissolution, prorogation, adjournment Disputes between the Houses Special legislative procedures for financial Bills Standing rules and orders Parliamentary committees Titles of members Victoria's Electoral System by Dr Nick Economou Judicial Power The Supreme Court of the State of Victoria Role of the High Court of Australia Other Courts and tribunals Appointment of Judges Removal of judicial officers from office Separation of powers: non-judicial functions and the State Judiciary Separation of powers: legislation affecting judicial process Amendment of the Constitution The applicable law Analysis of Victorian provisions Interpretation and enforcement Bibliography Index
