10.5 The Division of Law-Making Powers

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residual powers

powers that were not given to the Commonwealth Parliament under the Australian Constitution and which therefore remain solely with the states (as opposed to concurrent powers and exclusive powers)

not listed in the constitution

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exclusive powers

powers in the Australian Consititution the only the Commonwealth Parliament can exercise (as opposed to residual powers and concurrent powers)

mentioned specifically in the Consititution

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concurrent powers

powers in the Australian Constitution that may be exercised by both the Commonwealth and the States

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examples of residual powers

  • criminal law

  • medical procedures

  • road laws

  • education

  • public transport

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examples of exclusive powers

  • defence

  • currency

  • customs

  • border protection

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examples of concurrent powers

  • trade

  • taxation

  • marriage and divorce

  • postal, telegraphic, telephonic and similar services