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Division of powers under the Australian Constitution
Division of legislative powers
What this note covers
- 1. Overview: Why Legislative Power Is Divided
- 2. Exclusive Powers — Section 52
- 3. Concurrent Powers — Section 51
- 4. Section 109 — Inconsistency Between Commonwealth and State Laws
- 5. Residual Powers — Section 107
- 6. The Federal Balance: Significance of the Division
- 7. Exam Application — Structuring Answers on Division of Powers
7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes
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