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Principles of Australian Public Law, 3rd Edition

Principles of Australian Public Law, 3rd Edition

Author: David Clark
Publisher: LexisNexis Australia
ISBN: 9780409327014
Published In: February 2010
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Australia ? Disclaimer:
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The latest in Australian Public Law explained

The third edition of Principles of Australian Public Law focuses on State constitutional law, and deals with the relevant parts of public international law that affect the municipal or domestic public law in Australia. The book adds a new chapter on Aboriginals and public law, with a special emphasis on the public law aspects of the Mabo Case. New material also appears on international law as part of our public law and diplomatic immunities and privileges, as well as a new section on the judicial power of the Commonwealth.

Important Features:

· New chapter on Aboriginals and public law, emphasising the public law aspects of the Mabo Case
· New material on international law as part of our public law and diplomatic immunities and privileges
· New section on the judicial power of the Commonwealth

1. The Scope of Public Law
2. Aborigines
3. The Rule of Law
4. Separation of Powers and Judicial Powers
5. Legislative Powers
6. Parliamentary Privilege
7. Electing the Legislatures
8. The Executive
9. Judicial Independence
10. Judicial Review
11. The Ombudsman
12. Human Rights
13. Freedom of Information
14. Public International Law

David Clark is Professor of Law, at the School of Law at Flinders University, South Australia. and Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of NZ After living and working in Hong Kong for 13 years, David Clark currently is Professor at Flinders University where he has taught Introduction to Legal Studies, Human Rights in Australia, and Medico-Legal Issues. He is also involved as a consultant to a legal practice that specialises in refugee, human rights and judicial review cases. He has written on a range of public law subjects including administrative law, habeas corpus, seditious speech, the Hong Kong Basic Law, and issues of public accountability including corruption.