The Oxford Handbook of the Australian Constitution

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Cheryl Saunders (University of Melbourne) Adrienne Stone (University of Melbourne)

The Oxford Handbook of the Australian Constitution

Cheryl Saunders (University of Melbourne), Adrienne Stone (University of Melbourne)

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Oxford University Press
19 May 2025

Constitution: government & the state; Comparative law; Constitutional & administrative law

Series: Oxford Handbooks in Law

Constitutional law provides the legal framework for the Australian political and legal systems, and thus touches almost every aspect of Australian life. The Handbook offers a critical analysis of some of the most significant aspects of Australian constitutional arrangements, setting them against the historical, legal, political, and social contexts in which Australia's constitutional system has developed. It takes care to highlight the distinctive features of the Australian constitutional system by placing the Australian system, where possible, in global perspective.

The chapters of the Handbook are arranged in seven thematically-grouped parts. The first, 'Foundations', deals with aspects of Australian history which have influenced constitutional arrangements. The second, 'Constitutional Domain', addresses the interaction between the constitution and other relevant legal systems and orders, including the common law, international law, and state constitutions. The third, 'Themes', identifies themes of special constitutional significance, including the legitimacy of the constitution, citizenship, and republicanism. The fourth, 'Practice and Process', deals with practical issues relevant to constitutional litigation, including the processes, techniques, and authority of the High Court of Australia. The final three parts deal with the structural building blocks of the Australian Constitutional system: 'Separation of Powers', 'Federalism', and the 'Protection of Rights.'

Written by a team of experts drawn from academia and practice, the Handbook provides Australian and international readers alike with a reliable source of knowledge, understanding, and insight into the Australian Constitution.

Edited by: Cheryl Saunders (University of Melbourne), Adrienne Stone (University of Melbourne)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 171mm, Spine: 53mm
Weight: 1.754kg
ISBN: 9780198738442
ISBN 10: 0198738447
Series: Oxford Handbooks in Law
Pages: 1200
Publication Date: 19 May 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Cheryl Saunders is a laureate professor emeritus at Melbourne Law School. Adrienne Stone is a Laureate Professor and Director of the Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies at Melbourne Law School.

Reviews for The Oxford Handbook of the Australian Constitution

Each chapter contains unique insights and stands on its own as a significant scholarly contribution. But read cover to cover, the effect is compounded, leading inexorably to a more synoptic and textured understanding of the major principles, doctrines and themes of Australian constitutional law. ... The book gives the reader a great deal to ponder, and will - it can safely be predicted - lead to further academic analysis and jurisprudential development. It is indeed a remarkable publication. * Daniel Reynolds, Australian Law Journal *