Australia · Constitution
Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act
A federal compact that enumerates Commonwealth powers and leaves the residue with the states. Amendment requires a referendum carried by a national majority and a majority in four of six states — only eight of forty-five proposals have succeeded.
The constitutional text
A federal compact that enumerates Commonwealth powers and leaves the residue with the states. Amendment requires a referendum carried by a national majority and a majority in four of six states — only eight of forty-five proposals have succeeded.
Separation of powers
Chapter III strictly separates federal judicial power; the High Court polices the boundary and may invalidate legislation for exceeding it.
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