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The Australian Constitution in focus
This paper explores in detail the history of the Constitution and its key features.
Australia's Constitution pocket edition
This handy pocket-sized edition of the full text of the Australian Constitution is published jointly by the Parliamentary Education Office and the Australian Government Solicitor (AGS). It is an essential reference text for Politics, Legal Studies and civics and citizenship students.
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This A6-sized edition of Australia's Constitution contains all 128 sections as well as an informative summary by the Australian Government Solicitor (AGS).
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Who is it for?
- Politics and Legal Studies students and teachers
- University law students
- Lifelong learners
Why should you order?
The Australian Constitution affects our everyday lives; it is the foundation for all laws and details the basic rules for how Australia is governed. This pocket edition contains:
- all 128 sections
- an overview by the Australian Government Solicitor
- extensive notes, including changes made as a result of referendums.
How can it be used?
Australia's Constitution is a handy reference text for any law or politics student. It can also be used by classroom teachers when undertaking a unit of work on the Constitution.
Use the Constitution as a starting point to explore:
- the right to vote (section 41)
- the powers of the Australian Parliament (sections 51 and 52)
- the relationship between the Australian Parliament and state parliaments (sections 96 and 109)
- how the Constitution can be changed (section 128)
How much?
The recommended retail price of Australia's Constitution is $3.00 (GST inclusive).
Australia's Constitution front cover
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Front cover of the pocket edition of Australia's Constitution. The cover features a map of Australia made up of icons that represent different areas that the Australian Parliament can make laws about under section 51 of the Constitution. These include communication, lighthouses, defence, finance, and other national matters.
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Front cover of Australia's Constitution and sample pages. This A6-sized edition of Australia's Constitution contains all 128 sections as well as an informative summary by the Australian Government Solicitor (AGS).
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Page spread from Australia's Constitution pocket edition showing Chapter 1: The Parliament.
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Page spread from Australia's Constitution pocket edition showing Chapter 4: Finance and Trade.
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