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The book delves into the intense power struggles behind the creation of the Australian Constitution, portraying the founding fathers as unlikely heroes of a significant historical milestone. It explores the roles of parliaments, courts, judges, and ministers as complex figures shaped by political psychology. Additionally, it addresses contemporary constitutional debates, including the necessity of a Bill of Rights, the viability of federalism, potential parliamentary reforms, and the question of whether Australia can become a republic.
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Conversations with the Constitution: Not Just a Piece of Paper, Greg Craven
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Conversations with the Constitution: Not Just a Piece of Paper
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Greg Craven
- Publisher
- UNSW Press
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780868404394
- Category
- Legal literature
- Description
- The book delves into the intense power struggles behind the creation of the Australian Constitution, portraying the founding fathers as unlikely heroes of a significant historical milestone. It explores the roles of parliaments, courts, judges, and ministers as complex figures shaped by political psychology. Additionally, it addresses contemporary constitutional debates, including the necessity of a Bill of Rights, the viability of federalism, potential parliamentary reforms, and the question of whether Australia can become a republic.