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Unit 1
Parliament
Sources of Law Parliament Legislation Statute Law Bill of parliament Act of parliament Delegated authorities Delegated legislation Local laws Regulations Courts Common law Case law Precedent Traditional/Indigenous Indigenous/cultural law Native title
Parliamentary Sovereignty (G) Where parliaments have ultimate law-making authority, the parliaments can make, amend or repeal previous legislation as well as override common law. Types of powers Specific powers Commonwealth Parliament makes laws that are specifically mentioned in the constitution, such as foreign trade, taxation and defence. Exclusive powers Specific powers that can only be used by the Commonwealth, such as printing money, immigration and defence. Concurrent powers powers shared between Commonwealth and state parliaments. If concurrent laws are inconsistent, the federal law prevails. Residual powers powers not specifically given to Commonwealth and given to the state, including health and education law. Bicameral system (G)
Victorian Parliament The Commonwealth Parliament of Australia Role of parliament Legislative process Delegated authorities Strengths and limitations of parliament as a lawmaker