Introduction; Constitutional Foundations; Australian Constitutional Principles; Approaches to Constitutional Interpretation; Standing in Constitutional Cases; Jurisdiction in Constitutional Cases

Introduction; Constitution; Composition; Privileges and Immunities; Power; Delegation of Legislative Power

Introduction; Structure; Executive Authority

Introduction; Constitution of the judiciary; Separation of judicial power; Definition of judicial power

Introduction; Framework for the federal distribution of legislative power; Section 51 powers; Section 52 exclusive powers; Legislative power in respect of Territories; Federal fiscal and economic framework; Federal distribution of judicial power; Federal judicial structure

Introduction; Guarantees under the Commonwealth Constitution; Guarantees under State and Territory Constitutions

Introduction; Procedure in constitutional cases; Nature of relief; Consequences of invalidity; Costs

This is the most complete source available for current and historical constitutions for all countries.
See "Australia" - includes links to: Constitutions & Fundamental Laws, Commentaries & Other Resources, Scholarly Articles, Bibliography of Select Constitutional Works.

'The Oxford Handbook of the Australian Constitution 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.

The records of the Australasian Federation Conference of 1890 and the Australasian Federal Conventions of 1891 and 1897/8 are among the most significant founding documents of the Australian nation.
This web site provides access to the following documents:
Debates and Proceedings of the Australasian Federation Conference, Melbourne, 6-14 February, 1890
Debates of the National Australasian Convention, Sydney, 2 March–9 April 1891
Debates of the Australasian Federal Convention of 1897/8 in three sessions

Website contains scanned images of significant constitutional legislation and documents that were the foundation of the nation.

The Centre plays a prominent, independent role in public debate on issues vital to Australia's future including Charters of Rights, federal reform, reconciliation and native title, refugees and migration law and the challenges of responding to terrorism. The Centre is a focal point for research and discussion of these and other questions of public law for the academic, professional and wider community.

The functions of the High Court are to interpret and apply the law of Australia; to decide cases of special federal significance including challenges to the constitutional validity of laws and to hear appeals, by special leave, from Federal, State and Territory courts.

The CCCS undertakes and promotes research on the constitutional law and government of Australia and of other countries and provides a focal point for scholars and practitioners interested in these areas.

Provides a set of links on Australian constiutional law