Exclusive, concurrent and residual powers and the role of the High Court

What this note covers

1. Shared sovereignty: what federalism actually divides
2. Exclusive powers: the Commonwealth alone
3. Concurrent powers and the role of section 109
4. Residual powers: what the States kept
5. The High Court as constitutional umpire
6. Why the three categories matter for consequences on federalism
7. How this is examined and what separates a top response

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