The Foundations of Australian Public Law: State, Power, Accountability

Synopsis

[this Book] Brings Together The Two Traditionally Discrete Areas Of Constitutional And Administrative Law To Present Australian Public Law As A Single, Integrated Body. Exploring The Themes Of State, Power And Accountability In Australia, The Text Also Makes Reference To The Law Of International Jurisdictions, Where Students Are Informed By Contemporary Public Law Theory. Particular Attention Is Also Given To The Rise Of Global Public Law And The Increasingly Cosmopolitan Nature Of The Subject In Australia.-- Introduction : What Is Australian Public Law? -- Constitution I : The History Of The Australian State -- Constitution Ii : The Structure Of The Australian State -- Legitimation : Justifying State Power -- Legislation : Making Valid Law -- Administration : Governing Lawfully -- Adjudication : Determining And Applying Law -- Validation : Reviewing State Action -- Protection : Human Rights And Australian Public Law -- Direction : Future Trends In Australian Public Law. Anthony J Connolly. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.