Sawer's : the Australian Constitution / Guy Aitken, Robert Orr
- Bib ID:
- 10004361
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Aitken, Guy, author
- Edition:
- Fourth edition.
- Description:
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- Barton, ACT : Australian Government Solicitor, 2023
- ©2023
- xv, 322 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits, facsimiles ; 25 cm
- ISBN:
- 9780646876528 (paperback)
- Summary:
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The book provides a broad and fascinating overview of the genesis of the Australian Constitution, of how it has developed, and how it works today. It is an accessible, general guide for students, teachers, citizens, politicians, public servants, lawyers, and anyone interested in learning about the foundations of the Australian system of government. It clearly draws together legal and historical themes, and importantly focuses on how the Constitution operates in practice, and impacts on the workings of the Australian government, our democratic political system, and the diverse people of Australia.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Also Titled:
- Australian Constitution
- Copyright Information:
- © Commonwealth of Australia and Australian Government Solicitor 2023.
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2073 [Created/Published Date + 50 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2023
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