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Diet Federalism: Territory Senators - The Sequel
The High Court offers some clarity on whether it can 'unelect' Senators.
Dec 23, 2024


Diet Federalism: First Territory Senators' Case - The right to representation
The NT and ACT won representation in the Senate before being given self-government.
Oct 18, 2024


Diet Federalism: A constitutional right to ignore the rule of law?
Since 1915, the territories have been denied the constitutional right to trial by jury.
Oct 9, 2024


Diet Federalism: Are the territories an afterthought?
Australia’s territories sit at the bottom of the federal pyramid of Australian governments.
Sep 24, 2024


Common(wealth) Knowledge #102: The Territories and Diet Federalism
High Court battle over Northern Territory constitutional rights as Territorians head to polls.
Aug 31, 2024


Common(wealth) Knowledge #81: Bringing lawsuits against the government
Senator Linda Reynolds’ case against the ACT DPP decreases governmental immunity.
Dec 10, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #36: What is a First Minister?
Cooperative federalism in post-COVID lockdown Australia.
Feb 4, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #33: Papua New Guinea and Australian federalism
A look at how Papua New Guinea has influenced the development of Australian law.
Jan 14, 2023


Common(wealth) Knowledge #3: Judicial Review, Marriage Equality & the Constitution
A look at courts in Australia's states and territories.
Jul 23, 2022
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